When Michael Kopech made his major league debut last season for the White Sox, there was a buzz in the air at Guaranteed Rate Field. Although he pitched just two innings before the game was delayed due to rain, Sox fans were electric with every pitch thrown by Kopech.
The 22-year-old would only make four starts in his rookie season before tearing the UCL in his right elbow. Kopech would later require Tommy John surgery which was successful. He will miss the entire 2019 season but this offseason, Kopech received some assistance on his recovery from fellow teammate Lucas Giolito.