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The Dodgers placed Tony Gonsolin on the 15-day IL due to elbow discomfort, while activating Kirby Yates and Michael Kopech to bolster their injury-ridden bullpen. Gonsolin's recent struggles and health issues highlight ongoing pitching challenges for the team, which continues to manage a long list of injured pitchers, including key starters and relievers, as they strive to remain competitive.
The White Sox have traded Dylan Cease, and general manager Chris Getz is optimistic about the team's direction despite the loss. Michael Kopech has been moved to the bullpen due to control issues, and the team is considering various options to fill the rotation. Getz emphasized the importance of spring training performance and the team's motivation to build a new core. The trade with the San Diego Padres made sense for both sides, and while it's bittersweet to see Cease go, the team is focused on improving for the future.
The Chicago White Sox suffered a 9-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves in their first game back from the All-Star break, with pitcher Michael Kopech failing to last one inning in his return from the injured list. Kopech struggled with his command, walking three batters and giving up a grand slam before being relieved. Meanwhile, third baseman Yoan Moncada, acquired in the same trade that brought Kopech to the White Sox, started a minor-league rehab assignment. The White Sox, once a promising team, have struggled this season and currently have a 38-55 record.
The Chicago White Sox are open to considering trade offers for most of their players, except for Luis Robert Jr., Dylan Cease, Andrew Vaughn, and Eloy Jiménez. The team is focused on retaining these four players while potentially moving impending free agents such as Lucas Giolito, Keynan Middleton, Reynaldo López, Lance Lynn, Joe Kelly, Yasmani Grandal, and Elvis Andrus. The White Sox may also be willing to trade starter Michael Kopech, who has shown promise but has struggled with control. The team is expected to have a high asking price for their controllable players as they aim to balance their roster for the future.
The Detroit Tigers were swept by the Chicago White Sox in a 6-2 loss on Sunday, with the game ending on a walk-off grand slam. Tigers hitters struggled with runners in scoring position throughout the series, going 0-for-9 on Friday and 0-for-6 on Saturday. Tigers pitcher Matthew Boyd gave up 11 home runs in his 12th career start against the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. The Tigers will head to Philadelphia for a three-game set against the Phillies, while the White Sox will travel to New York to face the Yankees.
Michael Kopech pitched seven shutout innings, allowing only two hits and a walk while striking out nine, as the White Sox defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-0. Kopech relied heavily on his fastball, throwing it for 62 of his 92 pitches, and the Guardians couldn't tally one hard-hit ball on it. The White Sox capitalized on their one opportunity for a big inning, scoring five runs in the fourth, and the bullpen retired the final 17 White Sox batters.
The White Sox defeated the Orioles 7-6 in 10 innings, with Yasmani Grandal tying the game with a double and Oscar Colás hitting a walk-off single. Jake Burger hit a two-run homer to tie the game at 4 in the sixth inning. White Sox pitchers issued 10 walks and hit a batter in the head, but the Orioles committed three errors and went 1-for-14 with runners in scoring position. Michael Kopech allowed three runs over five-plus innings, and Eloy Jiménez was hit in the hand but stayed in the game.