Kopech (forearm) is expected to throw a brief bullpen session Sunday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that Kopech (forearm) is behind schedule in his throwing program and admitted that the right-hander could begin the season on the injured list, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said Tuesday on the Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast that Kopech (forearm) is going through his normal offseason throwing program and "feeling pretty good."

Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said Wednesday of Kopech's right forearm injury that "I don't think there's anything of concern at this point," Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Kopech could miss the first month of the season due to right forearm inflammation, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Kopech is expected to miss possibly the first month of the season, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

The Dodgers and Kopech avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $5.2 million contract Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Kopech will serve as the Dodgers' opener for Game 6 of the NLCS against the Mets on Sunday, Noah Camras of DodgersNation.com reports.

Kopech picked up the save over the Padres on Wednesday, allowing one walk over a scoreless ninth inning while striking out one.

Kopech (6-8) got the win over Atlanta on Sunday, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out two in a scoreless inning.