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The Chicago White Sox have put right-handed pitcher Michael Kopech (knee) on the injured list.

The Chicago White Sox placed right-hander Michael Kopech on the 15-day injured list Friday with right knee inflammation and recalled right-hander Yohan Ramirez from Triple-A Charlotte to replace him.


The Chicago White Sox have put right-handed pitcher Michael Kopech (knee) on the injured list. | Picks n' Previews

The Chicago White Sox positioned right-hander Michael Kopech on the 15-day injured list Friday with right knee inflammation.

Kopech, 27, had surgery Friday morning to

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a cyst from the knee and faces a recovery time of 6-8 weeks.

He concluded his fourth season in Chicago with a 5-12 record and a 5.43 ERA in 30 games (27 starts).

The White Sox summoned right-hander Yohan Ramirez from Triple-A Charlotte to substitute Kopech on the roster.

Ramirez, 28, was acquired off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sept. 5 and has not yet pitched for Chicago.

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