Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Drew Thorpe (elbow) is set to undergo Tommy John surgery. Thorpe has been slowly increasing his workload this camp after undergoing an operation to remove a bone spur from his elbow last season. However, the Cal Poly product exited his recent minor-league game due to elbow discomfort and will now undergo Tommy John surgery. The 24-year-old will now miss the entire 2025 campaign and likely time in the 2026 season as well. Last summer, Thorpe made his MLB debut and logged 44 1/3 innings with a 5.48 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. He tallied just 25 strikeouts and generated a modest 4.71 xERA. However, in the minor leagues, he held an impressive 1.35 ERA and a 0.87 WHIP across 60 innings at Double-A. With Thorpe see to miss the entire season, this could open the door for top prospect Noah Schultz to make his MLB debut later this summer.
Drew Thorpe Leaves Minor-League Outing With Elbow Discomfort
Chicago White Sox right-hander Drew Thorpe (elbow) left his minor-league outing early on Thursday due to elbow discomfort. Manager Will Venable said that Thorpe will need to undergo imaging on his arm. It's unclear exactly how serious Thorpe's right-elbow injury is, but it's a bit ominous after he's already had multiple setbacks since having a bone spur removed from the same arm last September. Even if it's not a serious injury for the 24-year-old former second-round pick by the New York Yankees, it would not surprise us if the White Sox play it safe with the young hurler and place him on the injured list to begin the regular season next week. If healthy, though, Thorpe has already secured a spot in Chicago's starting rotation after he went 3-3 with a 5.48 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 25:21 K:BB over his first nine MLB starts in 2024. He's an AL-only option in fantasy if he's healthy.
Drew Thorpe To Throw Live Batting Practice On Tuesday
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Drew Thorpe (elbow) is set to throw live batting practice on Tuesday. Thorpe has been throwing bullpen sessions and will now progress to the next step in his recovery. Scott Merkin of MLB.com noted that once Thorpe progresses through live bullpens, he will then look to start a normal five-day routine. The 24-year-old is recovering from a surgery he underwent in the offseason to remove a bone spur from his elbow. However, Thorpe has faced several setbacks which has pushed back his recovery window. Last season, the Cal Poly product made his MLB debut and held a 5.48 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP across 44 1/3 innings of work. He spent most of his campaign at the Double-A level where he posted a strong 1.35 ERA with a stellar 0.87 WHIP. When healthy, he will likely have a spot in the starting rotation.
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Drew Thorpe (elbow) threw a successful bullpen session on Friday. After the session, Thorpe noted that he feels "less sore" and that he is in a "good spot." Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status as he continues to work his way back from surgery to remove a bone spur. Thorpe has faced several setbacks throughout the offseason, making it difficult for him to be cleared in time for Opening Day. Last season, the 24-year-old made his MLB debut and posted a 5.48 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP across 44 1/3 innings. He tallied just 25 punchouts and allowed walks at a high 11. 1 percent rate. However, at Double-A, Thorpe held a strong 1.35 ERA with a 0.87 WHIP across 60 innings of work. When healthy, Thorpe should have a spot in the starting rotation and carry value in deeper formats.
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Drew Thorpe (elbow) "continues to progress." Thorpe has been throwing fastballs and changeups exclusively during his bullpen sessions and has yet to throw a breaking ball. The Cal Poly product is slowly working his way back from the elbow surgery he underwent in September to remove a bone spur. Thorpe has faced a few setbacks during his recovery process, which has delayed his timetable. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, and he begins to increase his workload slowly. When Thorpe begins to add breaking balls to his pitch mix, he could then be cleared to face live hitters. Given his current timetable, Thorpe is not expected to be ready for Opening Day. The 24-year-old was given his first taste of the majors last season and held a 5.84 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP across 44 1/3 innings. When he is cleared to return, he should have a spot in the starting rotation and carry value in deeper formats.
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Drew Thorpe (elbow) threw 20 pitches off the mound on Tuesday. The right-hander sat at 84-85 mph during the session. Thorpe is set to throw three more bullpen sessions later in the week. The 24-year-old is expected to keep his velocity down for the time being as he slowly ramps up his workload. The Cal Poly product underwent surgery in September to remove a bone spur from his right elbow and faced several setbacks during the offseason. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during spring training, but given his current status, he will likely face an uphill battle to be ready in time for Opening Day. Thorpe opened the campaign at Double-A and held a stellar 1.35 ERA and a 0.87 WHIP across 60 frames and skipped Triple-A on his way to the majors. Despite holding a high 5.48 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP in his first 44 1/3 innings in the majors, fantasy managers should expect Thorpe to return to the starting rotation when cleared for action.
According to Scott Merkin of MLB.com, Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Drew Thorpe (elbow) could throw off the mound at "some point" next week, depending on how well he progresses this week. Thorpe underwent surgery in September to remove a bone spur and then faced several setbacks during the offseason. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the 24-year-old's status during spring training as he would likely have a spot in the Opening Day rotation if he is cleared for action. However, given his current status, he may begin the season on the injured list. Thorpe spent most of the season in Double-A and was able to skip the Triple-A level entirely when he made his big league debut. Across his first 44 1/3 innings in the majors, the right-hander posted a 5.48 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. Given his current status, he should only be targeted in AL-only formats.
Drew Thorpe Feeling Good, To Throw Off A Mound Soon
Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz said that right-hander Drew Thorpe (elbow) is feeling good and should start throwing off a mound soon. "Playing catch right now. He'll be on a mound here shortly. We do expect him to be a little behind some of these other starters, but with that being said, we feel like he's going to be active throughout spring training," Getz said. Thorpe had surgery last September to remove a bone spur from his right elbow and has had multiple setbacks since, but it sounds as though the 24-year-old could still be ready for Opening Day in late March. If he's able to get past his elbow injuries, he'll have a good shot to open the year in the starting rotation. The former second-rounder by the New York Yankees in 2022 out of Cal Poly had a 5.48 ERA (5.87 FIP) and 1.26 WHIP with 25 K's and 21 walks in his first nine big-league starts in 2024. Fantasy managers in shallow mixed leagues can ignore Thorpe.
According to Scott Merkin of MLB.com, Chicago White Sox pitcher Drew Thorpe (elbow) might not be available for the "season's onset." Thorpe underwent surgery in September to remove a bone spur in his elbow but has faced several setbacks, which slowed down his recovery process. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progression during spring training, as the 24-year-old could open the campaign on the injured list. Thorpe made his MLB debut last season and posted a 5.48 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP across 44 1/3 innings. He struck out 25 batters and showed weak command of his pitchers as he posted a hefty 11.1 percent walk rate. However, across 60 innings at the Double-A level, the Cal Poly product was quite effective, posting a 1.35 ERA with a 0.87 WHIP. If Thorpe were to miss the start of the season, Bryse Wilson, Jonathan Cannon, and Sean Burke would be the top candidates to fill his spot in the rotation.
Drew Thorpe Likely To Miss Start Of Spring Training
According to Scott Merkin of MLB.com, Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Drew Thorpe (elbow) received a cortisone shot in his right elbow due to soreness and will likely miss the start of spring training. The rookie underwent an elbow operation in September to remove a burn spur but appears to have faced a setback in his recovery. Merkin noted that Thorpe is expected to begin playing catch later this week but will start spring training "behind." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout the offseason. Last summer, Thorpe was directly promoted to the major leagues from the Double-A level. Across his first 44 1/3 major league innings, the Cal Poly product posted a 5.48 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. Through 60 innings at Double-A, Thorpe held a stellar 1.35 ERA and a 0.87 WHIP. If he were to miss the start of the season, Bryse Wilson would likely receive starting opportunities.
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