If he can help get them into the playoffs that's all that matters. By then maybe Anderson and Robert are back, Harrison is DFA'd, Romy is playing full time. Unfortunately would still have to rely on the LH bats of Moncada, Grandal and Sheets .
He'll get better when his arm is stronger. We all knew that early season success wouldn't last as the innings built up.
I was preaching the same thing with Rodon last year.
I don't mind cutting Kopech some slack. We all know he's a work in progress. Giving up a couple of runs shouldn't be a big deal but it always is with our offense.
Funny how management didn't think good LHH mattered and we have the same .500 team we've seen for the last 3 trade periods (2 mid season trade deadlines and one off season).
It always matters. Lefties may not do great against great RHP pitching either but it prevents a pitcher from getting into a groove when he has to face opposites handed guys. Now if you're talking about it not mattering with Moncada, Grandal or Sheets I'd agree.