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White Sox put Kopech on 15-day IL with strained knee

August 23, 2022 GMT

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Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech, second from left, stands on the mound with teammates before coming out of the game during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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BALTIMORE (AP) — The Chicago White Sox put right-hander Michael Kopech on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a left knee strain.

Chicago recalled left-hander Tanner Banks from Triple-A Charlotte prior to Tuesday night’s game against the Baltimore Orioles.

Kopech started Monday’s game at Kansas City but faced only four batters before leaving with knee soreness. He is 4-9 with a 3.58 ERA in 23 starts this season for the White Sox, who entered Tuesday three games out of first place in the AL Central and four back of the final American League wild card.

Manager Tony La Russa said two weeks should be enough time for Kopech to heal and be in pitching shape. He indicated that Davis Martin would pitch in Kopech’s absence.

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