Drew Thorpe

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.

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.