Dr. Nikhil Verma diagnoses White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech with torn UCL — 4 insights

Nikhil Verma, MD, diagnosed Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech with a torn ulnar collateral ligament, MLB.com reports.

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Here’s what you should know:

1. Mr. Kopech’s velocity was noticeably down during his last start Sept. 5. He also left the game complaining of soreness.

2. The team sent Mr. Kopech to Dr. Verma for a physical examination. Dr. Verma discovered the tear.

3. Dr. Verma is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician who serves as professor and director of sports medicine for Chicago-based Rush University Medical Center’s department of orthopedic surgery.

4. He is a team physician for the White Sox.

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