The San Francisco Giants are interested in signing former Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Michael Kopech as their closer for 2026, per the San Francisco Chronicle’s Susan Slusser.
“According to a source, the Giants have been in touch with Michael Kopech, who had multiple injuries with the Dodgers the past two years but had good results when healthy,” Slusser wrote.
Kopech joined the Dodgers midway through the 2024 season from the Chicago White Sox, instantly slotting in as a key bullpen arm. He made 24 appearances for the Dodgers following the move, posting a 1.13 ERA through 24 appearances. He also made 10 appearances in the postseason, posting a 3.00 ERA as the Dodgers won the World Series.
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He made 15 saves that season, six of which came after he moved to the Dodgers.
The right-hander made 14 appearances in 2025 and had a solid 2.45 ERA, though he spent three separate stints on the injured list before electing free agency at the end of the regular season.
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