Drew Thorpe

Drew Thorpe has progressed to throwing bullpens.

Fantasy Impact

Thorpe is finishing up his recovery from Tommy John surgery he underwent last year. He is likely looking at a lengthy rehab assignment by late April or early May.

The White Sox placed Drew Thorpe on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Thorpe began dealing with a bit of tendinitis in his surgically repaired right elbow back in February. It will cause him to miss at least the first couple weeks of the season.

Drew Thorpe is scheduled to throw his seventh bullpen session on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Thorpe missed the entire 2025 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. He is set to throw his seventh bullpen session on Tuesday and was able to mix in changeups with his fastball during his most recent outing. Thorpe is expected to return to game action at some point in 2026.

White Sox right-hander Drew Thorpe (elbow) has completed four bullpen sessions and is looking towards a fifth one this week.

Fantasy Impact

Tommy John surgery cost Thorpe all but nine starts in 2024 and the entire 2025 season. The former top prospect pitched to a tidy 1.35 ERA in 11 Double-A starts in 2024 while also posting a 5.48 ERA in nine big league starts.

Thorpe (elbow) has not appeared in a game since 2024 after missing all of 2025 recovering from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. Tendinitis in the surgically repaired elbow created an additional setback.

Fantasy Impact

He threw his first bullpen session since the tendinitis flared up on Tuesday, a 20-pitch outing using only fastballs. Another bullpen session is planned as he works to rebuild his stamina. Thorpe will join Triple-A Charlotte's rotation once fully stretched out.