On Monday, the Los Angeles Dodgers opened up a series with the Tampa Bay Rays in California.
They won by a score of 4-3.
Dodgers World Series Champ Still A Free Agent
GettyMichael Kopech #45 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after striking out Jake Cronenworth of the San Diego Padres to end the eight inning of Game Five of the Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 11, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
With the season nearly halfway through, it’s worth noting that a recent Dodgers player is still a free agent.
Michael Kopech remains available to sign with any team in the MLB as of June 16.
MLB.com wrote (on November 2, 2025): “RHP Michael Kopech elected free agency.”
Kopech is coming off a year where he went 0-0 with a 2.45 ERA in 14 games for the Dodgers.
Looking At Kopech’s MLB Career
GettyMichael Kopech #45 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on during a game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on June 11, 2025 in San Diego, California.
Kopech was picked in the 1st round of the 2014 MLB Draft.
He played the first 4.5 seasons of his career with the Chicago White Sox.
In that span, Kopech went 17-33 with a 4.38 ERA in 146 games.
GettyMichael Kopech #34 of the Chicago White Sox delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 10, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
Kopech was traded to the Dodgers during the middle of the 2024 season.
The Dodgers wrote (via X) on July 29, 2024: “The Dodgers acquired RHP Michael Kopech from the Chicago White Sox and IF/OF Tommy Edman and minor league RHP Oliver Gonzalez from St. Louis in a three-team deal with the White Sox and Cardinals. The Dodgers traded IF/OF Miguel Vargas and minor leaguers Jeral Perez and Alexander Albertus to Chicago, while Chicago’s RHP Erick Fedde and OF Tommy Pham go to St. Louis.”
In 2024, Kopech was part of the team that won the World Series over the New York Yankees.
Over 38 games with the Dodgers, the 30-year-old went 4-0 with a 1.54 ERA.
It will be interesting to see if another team takes a chance on Kopech before the end of the 2026 season.
Dodgers Right Now
GettyManager Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers speaks to reporters in the dugout prior to the game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on June 12, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
The Dodgers are at the top of the National League West with a 46-27 record in 73 games.
They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games (and are 23-12 in 35 games at home).
Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Champion Is Still An MLB Free Agent