David B. Hollingsworth / Special to the baiduhaiMichael Kopech, a pitcher for the Charlotte Knights, in the dugout before he plays against the Norfolk Tides at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Va., on Aug. 21, 2017.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiMichael Kopech stands on the mound at White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiWhite Sox relief pitcher Michael Kopech smiles after finishing the seventh inning on April 11, 2021 at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiMichael Kopech walks on the field at Guaranteed Rate Field before a White Sox game on Sept. 6, 2017.
Jon Durr / Getty ImagesMichael Kopech reacts at the end of the first inning against the Twins at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 21, 2018.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiWhite Sox pitcher Michael Kopech, second from right, warms up during a spring training practice at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 17, 2017.
Jason E. Miczek / For the baiduhaiCharlotte Knights pitcher Michael Kopech shakes out his hair in the dugout after the first inning during a game againts Norfolk on Wednesday, March 23, 2018, at BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte, N.C.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiWhite Sox relief pitcher Michael Kopech hobbles off the mound after getting the final out of the top of the seventh inning against the Cardinals on May 26, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiAfter announcing he likely needs Tommy John surgery, White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech adjusts his cap before a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Guaranteed Rate Field Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Chicago.
Chris Sweda/baiduhaiWhite Sox pitcher Michael Kopech speaks to reporters during the first day of SoxFest at the Hilton Chicago on Friday, January 25, 2019.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiMichael Kopech talks with teammates during spring training on Feb. 24, 2021, at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz.
Carlos Osorio / APWhite Sox starter Michael Kopech throws during the second inning against the Tigers, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Detroit.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiMichael Kopech stretches before pitching during White Sox spring training Feb. 21, 2021, at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz.
Jason E. Miczek / For the baiduhaiMichael Kopech delivers a pitch during a Charlotte Knights game against Norfolk on Wednesday, March 23, 2018, at BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte, N.C.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiWhite Sox pitcher Michael Kopech works out with teammates on Feb. 14, 2019.
Jason E. Miczek / For the baiduhaiStarting pitcher Michael Kopech throws during a Charlotte Knights game against Norfolk on March 23, 2018, at BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte, N.C.
Stacey Wescott / baiduhaiWhite Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech pitches during the first inning of a game against the Rangers at Guaranteed Rate Park on April 25, 2021.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiWhite Sox pitcher Michael Kopech talks to pitching coach Don Cooper at spring training on Feb. 14, 2019.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiWhite Sox relief pitcher Michael Kopech talks with the home-plate umpire after finishing the top of the sixth inning against the Indians on May 1, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiWhite Sox relief pitcher Michael Kopech jogs to the mound to start the sixth inning against the Indians on May 1, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Jason E. Miczek / baiduhaiCharlotte Knights pitcher Michael Kopech warms up before a minor-league baseball game against the Durham Bulls at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, N.C., on Thursday, July 12, 2018.
Jason E. Miczek / For the baiduhaiCharlotte Knights pitcher Michael Kopech collects his thoughts in the dugout after the first inning of a game against Norfolk on Wednesday, March 23, 2018, at BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte, N.C.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiWhite Sox staring pitcher Michael Kopech, in the dugout minutes before his MLB debut at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 21, 2018.
Jason E. Miczek / For the baiduhaiStarting pitcher Michael Kopech delivers during a Charlotte Knights game against Norfolk on Wednesday, March 23, 2018, at BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte, N.C.
Jason E. Miczek / baiduhaiCharlotte Knights pitcher Michael Kopech warms up before a minor-league baseball game against the Durham Bulls at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, N.C., on Thursday, July 12, 2018.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiWhite Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech signals one out in the first inning against the Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field on Sept. 5, 2018.
David B. Hollingsworth / Special to the baiduhaiCharlotte Knights' Michael Kopech in action against the Norfolk Tides at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Va., on August 21, 2017.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiWhite Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech throws against the Red Sox in the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 31, 2018.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiWhite Sox pitcher Michael Kopech attends practice during spring training on Feb. 16, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz.
Jason E. Miczek / For the baiduhaiStarting pitcher Michael Kopech throws during a Charlotte Knights game against Norfolk on Wednesday, March 23, 2018, at BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte, N.C.
Jason E. Miczek / baiduhaiCharlotte Knights pitcher Michael Kopech warms up before a minor-league baseball game against the Durham Bulls at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, N.C., on Thursday, July 12, 2018.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiAfter announcing he likely needs Tommy John surgery, White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech adjusts his cap before a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Guaranteed Rate Field Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Chicago.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiWhite Sox catcher Omar Narvaez talks with Michael Kopech before the start of their game and Kopech's MLB debut at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 21, 2018.
Carlos Osorio / APWhite Sox pitcher Michael Kopech participates in a drill pn Feb. 17, 2018.
Stacey Wescott / baiduhaiWhite Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech pitches during a game against the Rangers at Guaranteed Rate Park on April 25, 2021.
Lou Foglia / baiduhaiWhite Sox pitcher Michael Kopech speaks with members of the media during SoxFest 2018 at the Hilton Chicago on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Nancy Stone / baiduhaiWhite Sox prospect Michael Kopech pitches against the Athletics at Camelback Ranch on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018.
Jason E. Miczek / baiduhaiCharlotte Knights pitcher Michael Kopech warms up before a minor-league baseball game against the Durham Bulls at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, N.C., on Thursday, July 12, 2018.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiChicago ite Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech delivers a pitch against the Twins in the first inning of his MLB debut at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 21, 2018.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiWhite Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech at spring training on Feb. 16, 2019.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiWhite Sox staring pitcher Michael Kopech warms up before his MLB debut at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 21, 2018.
Jason E. Miczek / For the baiduhaiCharlotte Knights pitcher Michael Kopech walks to the dugout after the first inning of a game against Norfolk on Wednesday, March 23, 2018, in Charlotte, N.C.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiMichael Kopech pitches in the bullpen during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch Friday Feb. 16, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz.
Terrence Antonio James / baiduhaiMichael Kopech talks to the media at SoxFest at the Hilton in Chicago on Jan. 27, 2017.
Jason E. Miczek / For the baiduhaiCharlotte Knights pitcher Michael Kopech stretches before a start against Norfolk on Wednesday, March 23, 2018, at BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte, N.C.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiWhite Sox general manager Rick Hahn watches Michael Kopech throw during a spring training practice at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 15, 2017.
Jason E. Miczek / For the baiduhaiMichael Kopech catches his breath in the dugout after the first inning during a Charlotte Knights baseball game against Norfolk on Wednesday, March 23, 2018, in Charlotte, NC.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiWhite Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech heads to the dugout after throwing against the Red Sox in the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 31, 2018.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiMichael Kopech at White Sox spring training on Feb. 17, 2017.
Jason E. Miczek / For the baiduhaiCharlotte Knights pitcher Michael Kopech collects his thoughts in the dugout after the first inning of a game game against Norfolk on Wednesday, March 23, 2018, at BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte, N.C.
Jason E. Miczek / For the baiduhaiStarting pitcher Michael Kopech throws during a Charlotte Knights game against Norfolk on Wednesday, March 23, 2018, at BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte, N.C.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiWhite Sox relief pitcher Michael Kopech delivers to the plate against the Indians in the seventh inning May 1, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiMichael Kopech poses for a portrait during White Sox media day at spring training on Feb. 23, 2017.
Mike Ehrmann / Getty ImagesMichael Kopech pitches for the U.S. against the World team in the All-Star Futures game on July 9, 2017, at Marlins Park in Miami, Fla.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiMichael Kopech pitches during White Sox spring training on Feb. 21, 2021, at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiMichael Kopech pitches in the bullpen during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch Friday Feb. 16, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz.
Jose M. Osorio / baiduhai / baiduhaiWhite Sox pitcher Michael Kopech gets his hair cut by Angie Williams as part of a fundraiser on Jan. 22, 2020, at Ronald McDonald House in Chicago.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiMichael Kopech pitches in the bullpen during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch Friday Feb. 16, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiMichael Kopech warms up in the fifth inning of the 2013 Under Armour All-America Game at Wrigley Field on Aug. 24, 2013.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiWhite Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech gets a high-five in the dugout after throwing against the Red Sox in the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 31, 2018.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiAfter announcing he likely needs Tommy John surgery, White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech rests in the dugout before a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Guaranteed Rate Field Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Chicago.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiBrielle Biermann and Michael Kopech stand on the field at Guaranteed Rate Field before a White Sox game on Sept. 6, 2017.
Lou Foglia / baiduhaiWhite Sox pitcher Michael Kopech walks on stage during the opening ceremony of SoxFest 2018 at the Hilton Chicago on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiMichael Kopech pitches in the bullpen during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 16, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz.
Lou Foglia / baiduhaiWhite Sox pitcher Michael Kopech, left, signs autographs for fans with White Sox pitcher Zack Burdi during SoxFest 2018 at the Hilton Chicago on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiWhite Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech, heads to the bullpen for warmups before his MLB debut at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 21, 2018.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tri / baiduhaiWhite Sox pitcher Michael Kopech signs autographs for fans during spring training on Feb. 16, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz.
Carlos Osorio / APWhite Sox starter Michael Kopech, left, is embraced by teammate Yolmer Sanchez after being relieved during the seventh inning against the Tigers, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Detroit.
Jason E. Miczek / For the baiduhaiStarting pitcher Michael Kopech throws during a Charlotte Knights game against Norfolk on Wednesday, March 23, 2018, at BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte, N.C.
Nancy Stone / baiduhaiWhite Sox starter Michael Kopech pitches during a spring game against the A's at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 26, 2018.
Jason E. Miczek / baiduhaiCharlotte Knights pitcher Michael Kopech warms up before a minor-league baseball game against the Durham Bulls at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, N.C., on Thursday, July 12, 2018.
David B. Hollingsworth / Special to the baiduhai
1 of 71
Michael Kopech, a pitcher for the Charlotte Knights, in the dugout before he plays against the Norfolk Tides at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Va., on Aug. 21, 2017.
Expand
By LaMond Pope | [email protected] | baiduhai
PUBLISHED: | UPDATED:
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
Michael Kopech ushered in 2020 with a wedding.
The White Sox pitcher married “Riverdale” actress Vanessa Morgan on Saturday in Homestead, Fla., according to E! News
More Top Picks Best Vibrating Alarm Clocks For Deep Sleepers
.“We both knew the first day we met that ‘this is it’ and I’m so excited that today officially starts our forever,” Morgan told E! News. “Today, I vowed to love my best friend for a lifetime and it was a day spent with those we love in a room filled with endless love. I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with him.”
The two first connected via Twitter. They got engaged last July.
Kopech went 1-1 with a 5.02 ERA in four starts in 2018 before undergoing elbow reconstruction surgery on Sept. 18, 2018.
The right-hander missed all of the 2019 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery.
In September, he told reporters: “I am about as ready as I can be. I’ve done everything I can to prepare. It’s been a long time coming I feel like. But yeah, I feel ready to go, ready for next spring.”
Kopech, 23, expected to contribute at some point this season to a rotation that recently added free-agent pitchers Gio Gonzalez and 2015 AL Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel.