White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech talks to pitching coach Don Cooper at spring training on Feb. 14, 2019. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech works out with teammates on Feb. 14, 2019. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech speaks to reporters during the first day of SoxFest at the Hilton Chicago on Friday, January 25, 2019. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
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After announcing he likely needs Tommy John surgery, White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech adjusts his cap before a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Guaranteed Rate Field Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
After announcing he likely needs Tommy John surgery, White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech rests in the dugout before a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Guaranteed Rate Field Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
After announcing he likely needs Tommy John surgery, White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech adjusts his cap before a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Guaranteed Rate Field Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech signals one out in the first inning against the Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field on Sept. 5, 2018. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
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White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech heads to the dugout after throwing against the Red Sox in the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 31, 2018. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech throws against the Red Sox in the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 31, 2018. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech gets a high-five in the dugout after throwing against the Red Sox in the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 31, 2018. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
White Sox starter Michael Kopech, left, is embraced by teammate Yolmer Sanchez after being relieved during the seventh inning against the Tigers, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Detroit. (Carlos Osorio / AP)
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White Sox starter Michael Kopech throws during the second inning against the Tigers, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Detroit. (Carlos Osorio / AP)
Michael Kopech reacts at the end of the first inning against the Twins at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 21, 2018. (Jon Durr / Getty Images)
White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech, heads to the bullpen for warmups before his MLB debut at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 21, 2018. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Chicago ite Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech delivers a pitch against the Twins in the first inning of his MLB debut at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 21, 2018. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
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White Sox catcher Omar Narvaez talks with Michael Kopech before the start of their game and Kopech’s MLB debut at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 21, 2018. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
White Sox staring pitcher Michael Kopech, in the dugout minutes before his MLB debut at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 21, 2018. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
White Sox staring pitcher Michael Kopech warms up before his MLB debut at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 21, 2018. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Charlotte Knights pitcher Michael Kopech warms up before a minor-league baseball game against the Durham Bulls at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, N.C., on Thursday, July 12, 2018. (Jason E. Miczek / Chicago Tribune)
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Charlotte Knights pitcher Michael Kopech warms up before a minor-league baseball game against the Durham Bulls at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, N.C., on Thursday, July 12, 2018. (Jason E. Miczek / Chicago Tribune)
Charlotte Knights pitcher Michael Kopech warms up before a minor-league baseball game against the Durham Bulls at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, N.C., on Thursday, July 12, 2018. (Jason E. Miczek / Chicago Tribune)
Charlotte Knights pitcher Michael Kopech warms up before a minor-league baseball game against the Durham Bulls at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, N.C., on Thursday, July 12, 2018. (Jason E. Miczek / Chicago Tribune)
Charlotte Knights pitcher Michael Kopech warms up before a minor-league baseball game against the Durham Bulls at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, N.C., on Thursday, July 12, 2018. (Jason E. Miczek / Chicago Tribune)
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Starting pitcher Michael Kopech throws during a Charlotte Knights game against Norfolk on Wednesday, March 23, 2018, at BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte, N.C. (Jason E. Miczek / For the Chicago Tribune)
Charlotte Knights pitcher Michael Kopech stretches before a start against Norfolk on Wednesday, March 23, 2018, at BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte, N.C. (Jason E. Miczek / For the Chicago Tribune)
Starting pitcher Michael Kopech throws during a Charlotte Knights game against Norfolk on March 23, 2018, at BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte, N.C. (Jason E. Miczek / For the Chicago Tribune)
Starting pitcher Michael Kopech throws during a Charlotte Knights game against Norfolk on Wednesday, March 23, 2018, at BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte, N.C. (Jason E. Miczek / For the Chicago Tribune)
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Starting pitcher Michael Kopech delivers during a Charlotte Knights game against Norfolk on Wednesday, March 23, 2018, at BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte, N.C. (Jason E. Miczek / For the Chicago Tribune)
Michael Kopech delivers a pitch during a Charlotte Knights game against Norfolk on Wednesday, March 23, 2018, at BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte, N.C. (Jason E. Miczek / For the Chicago Tribune)
Michael Kopech catches his breath in the dugout after the first inning during a Charlotte Knights baseball game against Norfolk on Wednesday, March 23, 2018, in Charlotte, NC. (Jason E. Miczek / For the Chicago Tribune)
Charlotte Knights pitcher Michael Kopech collects his thoughts in the dugout after the first inning of a game against Norfolk on Wednesday, March 23, 2018, at BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte, N.C. (Jason E. Miczek / For the Chicago Tribune)
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Charlotte Knights pitcher Michael Kopech shakes out his hair in the dugout after the first inning during a game againts Norfolk on Wednesday, March 23, 2018, at BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte, N.C. (Jason E. Miczek / For the Chicago Tribune)
Charlotte Knights pitcher Michael Kopech collects his thoughts in the dugout after the first inning of a game game against Norfolk on Wednesday, March 23, 2018, at BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte, N.C. (Jason E. Miczek / For the Chicago Tribune)
Charlotte Knights pitcher Michael Kopech walks to the dugout after the first inning of a game against Norfolk on Wednesday, March 23, 2018, in Charlotte, N.C. (Jason E. Miczek / For the Chicago Tribune)
Starting pitcher Michael Kopech throws during a Charlotte Knights game against Norfolk on Wednesday, March 23, 2018, at BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte, N.C. (Jason E. Miczek / For the Chicago Tribune)
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White Sox prospect Michael Kopech pitches against the Athletics at Camelback Ranch on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018. (Nancy Stone / Chicago Tribune)
White Sox starter Michael Kopech pitches during a spring game against the A’s at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 26, 2018. (Nancy Stone / Chicago Tribune)
Michael Kopech stands on the mound at White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)
Michael Kopech pitches in the bullpen during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 16, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)
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White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech participates in a drill pn Feb. 17, 2018. (Carlos Osorio / AP)
Michael Kopech pitches in the bullpen during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch Friday Feb. 16, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)
Michael Kopech pitches in the bullpen during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch Friday Feb. 16, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)
Michael Kopech pitches in the bullpen during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch Friday Feb. 16, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)
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White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech speaks with members of the media during SoxFest 2018 at the Hilton Chicago on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. (Lou Foglia / Chicago Tribune)
White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech walks on stage during the opening ceremony of SoxFest 2018 at the Hilton Chicago on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. (Lou Foglia / Chicago Tribune)
White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech, left, signs autographs for fans with White Sox pitcher Zack Burdi during SoxFest 2018 at the Hilton Chicago on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. (Lou Foglia / Chicago Tribune)
Michael Kopech walks on the field at Guaranteed Rate Field before a White Sox game on Sept. 6, 2017. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)
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Brielle Biermann and Michael Kopech stand on the field at Guaranteed Rate Field before a White Sox game on Sept. 6, 2017. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)
Charlotte Knights’ Michael Kopech in action against the Norfolk Tides at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Va., on August 21, 2017. (David B. Hollingsworth / Special to the Chicago Tribune)
Michael Kopech, a pitcher for the Charlotte Knights, in the dugout before he plays against the Norfolk Tides at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Va., on Aug. 21, 2017. (David B. Hollingsworth / Special to the Chicago Tribune)
Michael Kopech pitches for the U.S. against the World team in the All-Star Futures game on July 9, 2017, at Marlins Park in Miami, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images)
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Michael Kopech poses for a portrait during White Sox media day at spring training on Feb. 23, 2017. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)
White Sox general manager Rick Hahn watches Michael Kopech throw during a spring training practice at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 15, 2017. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech, second from right, warms up during a spring training practice at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 17, 2017. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Michael Kopech at White Sox spring training on Feb. 17, 2017. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
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Michael Kopech talks to the media at SoxFest at the Hilton in Chicago on Jan. 27, 2017. (Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune)
Michael Kopech warms up in the fifth inning of the 2013 Under Armour All-America Game at Wrigley Field on Aug. 24, 2013. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
