The White Sox return Michael Kopech (shoulder) from IL

June 27, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (34) pitched the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Image: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Chicago White Sox activate left-hander Michael Kopech off his 15-day injured list to start Friday night’s game against the Atlanta Braves

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Kopech is on the injured list with a sore shoulder. He last pitched on June 27 against the Los Angeles Angels and had a season-worst seven hits with two runs and four hits over four innings.

Kopech, 27, is 3-7 with a 4.08 ERA in 16 starts this season. He had scored 97 in 86 innings but his 49 walks were tied for the most part in the majors.

Over his last eight starts, Kopech is 2-3 with a 2.47 ERA.

The Braves have set a franchise record 26 straight games.

Overall, Kopech is 13-20 with a 3.77 ERA in 89 appearances (49 starts) in four seasons with the White Sox

–Field Level Media