A former San Diego Padres top prospect is set to undergo Tommy John surgery this season, ending his 2025 campaign and likely some of 2026, too. Right-handed pitcher Drew Thorpe, who was the headliner of two significant Padres trades during the 2023-24 offseason, was told last weekend that he would be going under the knife to repair his elbow.
The Chicago White Sox are just five days away from Opening Day, but a growing list of injuries is shaping their final roster decisions. On Monday, the team received more bad news regarding the health of two players.
2025 is not exactly treating the Chicago White Sox very much better. The White Sox announced on Saturday that pitcher Drew Thorpe is set to undergo Tommy John surgery and will miss the entire 2025 season as a result.
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The Chicago White Sox are preparing for the 2025 season tasked with GM Chris Getz’ incredibly underwhelming mandate to win more games than last year. Of course, the White Sox only won 41 games in 2024 as the team set the record for the most losses in a season with 121.
The Chicago White Sox have had terrible luck in the world of injuries, and it appears that trend is continuing. The White Sox recently got word that right-hander Drew Thorpe left his minor-league start the other day with elbow discomfort, and it appears the worst has happened.
The right-hander will miss the next 13-15 months in recovery.
The Chicago White Sox have had the worst luck with injuries this spring and it has hit their pitching staff. The White Sox have been the hardest hit to their pitchers, with a few set to miss this season due to Tommy John surgery.
There were a couple of notable updates on the White Sox pitching staff today. For one, the club announced that Rule 5 pick Shane Smith will make the team, along with video of him receiving the news and relaying it to his parents.
As I continue my week in Arizona at White Sox Spring Training, one area of the White Sox organizational depth continues to shine well above the rest in terms of future outlook.
The Chicago White Sox are slowly getting themselves prepared for what hopefully won’t be a repeat of last season. This spring is all about seeing who can contribute to the Major League roster this season and help the White Sox at least get over the 50-win mark after only getting 41 wins and setting the all-time loss record last season.
Day two of the entire squad being together featured Drew Thorpe’s recovery on the rise as he threw his first bullpen and Joey Gallo’s excitement to be with the team.
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Drew Thorpe was back on the mound on Tuesday as he recovers from an injury setback this offseason. Per Scott Merkin of MLB.com on social media: Thorpe threw 20 pitches, staying 84-85 mph.
Early on Tuesday, we got a disappointing update on Chicago White Sox pitcher Drew Thorpe, suggesting that he could begin the year on the injured list. By later on Tuesday, we had a better update suggesting that he might not be that far off after all.
After going 41-121 a season ago, the Chicago White Sox aren't likely to compete any time soon. That said, the Sox do have some interesting things to watch in 2025, namely the development of their young nucleus.
Former San Diego Padres prospect pitcher Drew Thorpe hasn't had an easy recovery from the surgery he underwent to shave down a bone spur in his right elbow back in September.
Chicago White Sox prospect Drew Thorpe's path back to the mound has taken a bit of a detour. Following a promising debut and a grim season-ending injury in 2024, Thorpe now faces a setback in his recovery from elbow surgery, dealing a blow to both his and the team's 2025 season preparations.
White Sox fans recently received some bad news regarding one of their most promising young players, as right-hander Drew Thorpe told reporters (including Scott Merkin of MLB.com) that he received a cortisone shot on Friday amid a setback in his recovery from the surgery he underwent to a bone spur from his right elbow back in September.
Speaking this weekend at SoxFest Live, Chicago White Sox pitcher Drew Thorpe revealed some concerning news: He had to receive a cortisone shot on his ailing elbow and will start spring training behind schedule.
Chicago White Sox right-hander Drew Thorpe, one of the most promising arms in the organization, experienced a “soreness setback” during his offseason training, delaying his preparation for Spring Training.
On Wednesday, the Chicago White Sox shook up the baseball world by trading starting pitcher Garrett Crochet to the Boston Red Sox. But as the White Sox lose one ace, they got great news on someone that they hope grows into an ace: Drew Thorpe.
The White Sox announced they’ve placed rookie starter Drew Thorpe on the 15-day injured list.
On Tuesday night, the Chicago White Sox turned the ball over to a rookie making his MLB debut for the fourth time already this season. This time, though, it came with even higher expectations, as Just Baseball’s 43rd-ranked prospect toed the rubber to make his first career start against the Seattle Mariners.
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