The Los Angeles are set to activate both Michael Kopeck and Kirby Yates from the injured list ahead of Saturday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
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The return of both Star Relievers is monumental to the bullpen, who has been running in smoke for most of the season.
Kopech made his ninth appearance at Triple A Oklahoma City last Sunday. He faced four batters in the scoreless innings, where he allowed a walk and hit one.
When Kopech arrived at the through a three-team deal, the right-hander won a 1.13 ERA in 24 appearances last season. In the postseason, Kopech made 10 appearances with a 3.00 ERA and 10 strikeouts.
Yates was sidelined in mid-May by hamstring tension. The right-hander has a 4.34 ERA with 31 strikeouts and 1.286 whips in 18.2 innings this season.
The won Yates in the offseason as the veterans were one of the many pitching reinforcements to which the defending champions signed. The right-hander signed a one-year, $13 million contract with the .
The newly signed Chris Stratton may be designated for allocation to create rooms on the roster. You can also choose to go with Justin Wobbleski, who started at Bush Stadium in Friday’s Series Series Opener.
The Southpaw allowed four runs to be acquired in six innings.
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