CLEVELAND – When appreciated right-handed by the White Sox Michael Kopech Chosen to exit the 2020 season, the team cited “personal reasons.” One of them came to light on Monday, when the Tribune reported that Kopech filed for divorce from the “Riverdale” actress. Vanessa Morgan.
While sources close to Kopech reiterated numerous reasons that influenced his decision, including physical concerns about the brief surge in what would be his season back from Tommy John surgery, the news sheds light on the personal issues at stake.
With no photos or mention of Kopech, Morgan announced at a gender reveal party on Friday that she was expecting a baby. Court records show that Kopech filed for divorce on June 19 in Texas. They were married on January 4.
Kopech, who threw six pitches at 100 mph or faster in his only appearance in spring training, a perfect inning against the Rangers in March, is one of the best young pitching talents in the majors. His performance and side sessions during spring training raised hopes about what it would mean for the Red Sox rotation and his chances of making the playoffs.
López on the 10-day disabled list
The depth of the Sox rotation has already taken a hit, with the right Reynaldo Lopez going to the disabled four days after the 60 game season.
Lopez, who was pulled from his first start Sunday in the first inning against the Twins with shoulder pain, entered 10-day IL with shoulder swelling. They did an MRI exam in Chicago.
“Hopefully we have medicated it and hopefully the inflammation will be resolved within 10 days,” said the bank coach. Joe McEwing said.
Left handed Gio Gonzalez it will take Lopez’s place in the rotation, McEwing said. González had a difficult first outing with the Red Sox, allowing six earned runs in 3 2/3 innings after replacing López against the Twins.
López got two outs and was charged with four runs. The Sox had hoped for a season of recovery for Lopez after he posted a 5.38 ERA last season.
Jiménez ” improved a lot ”
Left gardener Eloy Jiménez He was not in the lineup against the Indians before the game rained on Monday, but McEwing said he had “improved a lot” after crashing into the wall on Sunday and then leaving the game due to the stun.
McEwing said Jiménez woke up in Cleveland “feeling pretty good,” played and caught a tee.
“We are taking the right steps to monitor him for the next few days to see where he is,” McEwing said.
Hamilton, Goins join the club
The Sox remembered the right Ian Hamilton and infielder Ryan Goins from his Schaumburg taxi squad and designated infielder Cheslor Cuthbert for allocation
Right handed Matt Foster and receiver Yermin Mercedes They are the taxi players who traveled to Cleveland.
Let’s play two
The rain created a traditional double game on Tuesday, with the first game starting at 2:40 pm. Dylan Cease of the Sox and Aaron Civale of the Indians, who were scheduled to pitch on Monday, will pitch in Game 1. Lefty of the Red Sox Carlos Rodon will oppose right-handed Indians Adam Plutko in game 2.
