Once promising White Sox pitcher attempting MLB comeback after injury setback

There’s little doubt that former White Sox righty Michael Kopech didn’t pan out in the way the team hoped. Despite electric stuff and flashes of greatness, Kopech could never fully put it together and become the true frontline starter the White Sox hoped he’d be when they acquired him. Kopech first joined the White Sox organization during the December 2016 trade that sent Chris Sale to Boston and also brought Yoan Moncada to Chicago. Kopech was originally drafted 33rd overall by Boston in 2014, and the talent was always obvious. After a few rocky seasons, he’s now healthy and prepared to try for a big league comeback in 2027.

Two years after the trade, Kopech made his major league debut for…