""The Yankees also checked in on reliever Michael Kopech and starter Nick Martinez, among others," Heyman writes. Kopech became a free agent at the end of the 2025 season and has gained interest from other teams throughout the offseason. The San Francisco Giants have also reportedly "been in touch" with Kopech. When Did Michael Kopech Join the Dodgers? Kopech joined the Dodgers at the 2024 trade deadline, when L.A. acquired the reliever in a three-team trade with the Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Cardinals."
"The right-hander produced a 1.13 ERA with the Dodgers in 2024. Kopech played a crucial role for the Dodgers' World Series run in 2024, going 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA and 10 strikeouts across nine innings. In 2025, the Dodgers hoped for the same success from the right-hander but injuries ultimately prevented Kopech from doing so. He made just 14 appearances for the Dodgers last season, posting a 2.45 ERA."
Michael Kopech joined the Dodgers at the 2024 trade deadline in a three-team deal. He posted a 1.13 ERA with Los Angeles in 2024 and contributed 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA and 10 strikeouts across nine innings during the World Series run. Injuries limited Kopech to 14 appearances in 2025, when he produced a 2.45 ERA. Across two seasons he allowed six runs with 41 strikeouts in 35 innings. Kopech reached free agency after 2025 and has drawn interest from the Yankees and Giants. The Dodgers' signing of Edwin Díaz reduces the likelihood of his return, but a short-term deal remains plausible.
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