Drew Thorpe

Drew Thorpe told reporters on Thursday that he’s dealing with a bit of tendinitis in his surgically repaired right elbow.

Fantasy Impact

Thorpe is continuing to work his way back from Tommy John surgery. The next step will be for him to progress to throw off the mound as he continues to play catch.

The White Sox placed Drew Thorpe on the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Thorpe will miss the entire season as he undergoes Tommy John surgery.

Drew Thorpe is set to undergo Tommy John surgery in the near future.

Fantasy Impact

Thorpe suffered another setback from his previous surgery when he was pulled from his minor league start on Thursday. He will look to return at some point for the 2026 season.

Drew Thorpe (elbow) will pitch in a minor-league game Thursday, per team updates, as White Sox pitching coach Ethan Katz notes positive progress post-bone spur surgery from September.

Fantasy Impact

Thorpe, recovering from September elbow surgery, progresses with a Thursday minors appearance but will start the season on the White Sox IL, per Monday’s update, with no clear return timeline. The 24-year-old’s ramp-up remains slow. Fantasy managers in dynasty leagues should stash him, eyeing a midseason debut if his recovery stays on track for Chicago’s rotation.

Drew Thorpe (elbow) will start throwing live batting practice Tuesday, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Thorpe’s been firing bullpens since mid-February—now greenlit for live hitters, he’ll log several BP sessions before shifting to a five-day cycle, setting up a rehab stint with a White Sox minor league squad. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can track him; his rotation path’s taking shape.