CHICAGO _ The news hit like a lightning bolt Friday afternoon as the White Sox prepared to face the Angels on the South Side.
Prized pitching prospect Michael Kopech suffered a significant tear in the ulnar collateral ligament of his right elbow, an injury that likely requires reconstructive surgery and will put him out of action until the 2020 season.
It couldn't have come at a worse time _ for Kopech, the Sox organization or fans patiently waiting out another losing season in the vaunted rebuild.
The devastating diagnosis came from out of the blue, just as Kopech was getting his feet wet, excitement was running high and the rebuild appeared to be turning the proverbial corner.
So what's next for Kopech, the organization and fan base?
No one knows for sure, but these three things seem certain:
