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Dodgers Place Michael Kopech on IL After Manager Flags Inconsistency

Roberts cited unspecified physical issues for the move.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Michael Kopech #45 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the eighth inning at Oracle Park on September 13, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
Dodgers relief pitcher Michael Kopech has endured an injury-plagued season, and he went back on the injured list on Friday. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) pulls relief pitcher Michael Kopech
Sep 13, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Michael Kopech (45) delivers a pitch against the San Francisco Giants in the eighth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Manager Dave Roberts said Michael Kopech is going on the injured list and described the right-hander as dealing with multiple ailments without specifying which.
  • Kopech acknowledged he is “battling a couple things,” while the Dodgers called up reliever Will Klein in a corresponding move.
  • In his latest outing, Kopech walked the first two batters of the seventh inning against the Giants and was charged with the only earned run in a 2-1 Los Angeles win.
  • Earlier this week Roberts said Kopech’s strike-throwing has been “difficult and inconsistent” and indicated late-season appearances are auditions for the most trusted postseason bullpen roles.
  • Kopech owns a 2.45 ERA in 2025 with concerning command metrics, returned from July meniscus surgery on September 1, and has allowed three runs over 11 innings in 14 games this season.