Drew Thorpe - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Moving rehab to Triple-A Thorpe (elbow) will have his next rehab start with Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thorpe was cleared for a rehab assignment shortly after the All-Star break, and his last outing took place Thursday with Double-A Birmingham, when he allowed one hit while striking out five batters across four scoreless innings. He's in the final stages of his recovery from Tommy John surgery from April of 2025, and barring any setbacks, Thorpe is on track to rejoin the White Sox in mid-August.

6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Thorpe takes another step toward return with 4 scoreless rehab innings Another potential wild card for the White Sox playoff push has taken another step towards his return on Thursday night. Right-hander Drew Th...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Thorpe goes two innings with High-A Winston-Salem in second rehab start It was Minor League injury rehab start No. 2 for Drew Thorpe, the White Sox right-hander who has not pitched in a Major League game since Ju...

JULY 25 • MLB.COM

Starts up rehab assignment Thorpe (elbow/appendectomy) struck out three and allowed one hit and no walks over two scoreless innings Saturday in his first rehab start in the rookie-level Arizona Complex Leagu...

Impact Thorpe's appearance was his first at any level since July 31, 2024, as he had his rookie campaign cut short by a bone spur in his elbow before he had his entire 2025 season wiped out after requiring Tommy John surgery last April. He then had his rehab program slowed down in May, when he required an emergency appendectomy. The right-hander delivered solid results in his first minor-league outing, but he'll still be in line for an extended rehab assignment that will eventually shift to Triple-A Charlotte. While Thorpe could make a case for a back-end spot in the big-league rotation if he looks strong throughout his minor-league assignment, the playoff-contending White Sox may prefer to option the 25-year-old to Triple-A once his 30-day rehab window comes to a close.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for rehab assignment Thorpe (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Saturday, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Thorpe is inching closer to a major-league return, having been sidelined since April of 2025 by Tommy John surgery. He's been cleared to embark on a rehab assignment, and if all goes well, he could be back in the majors in the White Sox's rotation for the last few weeks of the regular season.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing in recovery Thorpe (elbow) threw a live bullpen Friday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Thorpe is recovering from Tommy John surgery, and that already lengthy process was slowed when he underwent an appendectomy in late May. There's no exact timeline for Thorpe's return, but he is expected to be activated sometime in 2026.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Slowed in recovery Thorpe (elbow) recently underwent an appendectomy but has resumed throwing, MLB.com reports.

Impact Thorpe had been ramping up in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, but the appendectomy will slow his return. An exact timeline is unclear, but Thorpe has yet to begin a rehab assignment.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ramping up Thorpe (elbow) has thrown seven bullpen sessions as part of his rehab process, MLB.com reports.

Impact Thorpe was transferred to the 60-day injured list Tuesday, but that's not an indication of the progress in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. It's unclear when he may begin a rehab assignment, but that will likely be the next step.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox acquire LHP Trevor Richards from the Phillies for cash considerations

The Chicago White Sox acquired left-hander Trevor Richards from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations

MAY 5 • Associated Press

Moved to 60-day IL The White Sox transferred Thorpe (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Thorpe was expected to miss the first few months of the regular season when he landed on the IL in March, so his move to the 60-day IL doesn't affect his timeline. The 25-year-old righty is entering the late stages of his recovery from a Tommy John procedure he underwent in April 2025. However, it remains unknown how far he is from beginning a rehab assignment. In the meantime, the White Sox will give his 40-man spot to Trevor Richards, who was acquired in a trade with Philadelphia on Tuesday.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on 15-day injured list The White Sox placed Thorpe (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Thorpe had Tommy John surgery last April and encountered a setback in February when he developed tendinitis in his elbow. He's been throwing off the mound for a few weeks, though, and should be ready for a rehab assignment soon. Still, given the long layoff, Thorpe is a candidate to be shifted to the 60-day IL eventually.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox still confident Thorpe trade will pay off in the long run GLENDALE, Ariz. -- There’s no set timeline as to when Drew Thorpe will contribute to the 2026 White Sox, as he continues along the recovery...

MARCH 20 • MLB.COM

Piling up side sessions Thorpe (elbow) is scheduled to throw his fifth bullpen session of the spring at some point this week, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thorpe seems to be progressing as expected in his recovery from the Tommy John surgery he underwent April 9, 2025, but the right-hander still appears to be a likely candidate to begin the season on the 60-day injured list, should the White Sox need to open up a spot on the 40-man roster. If his elbow continues to respond well to side sessions, Thorpe could advance to throwing live batting practice within the next few weeks.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox injury updates: Everson Pereira, David Sandlin, Drew Thorpe, Andrew Benintendi As the start of the 2026 season rapidly approaches, White Sox spring training has seen some standouts and some disappointments. Visions of t...

MARCH 6 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

Thorpe takes big step in Tommy John recovery GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Drew Thorpe threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Tuesday on the White Sox backfields at Camelback Ranch, marking the first ti...

MARCH 6 • MLB.COM

Throws bullpen session Thorpe (elbow) threw a 20-pitch, all-fastballs bullpen session Tuesday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact It was the first time Thorpe has thrown off the mound since he came down with tendinitis in his surgically repaired right elbow. The right-hander is slated for another bullpen session as he continues to rebuild stamina. Thorpe has not pitched in a game since 2024, having missed all of the 2025 campaign following Tommy John surgery. He'll be assigned to the Triple-A Charlotte rotation once he's stretched out but is a candidate to rejoin the big-league rotation at some point in 2026 if things go well.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox hit the links for team bonding outing GLENDALE, Ariz. – White Sox team bonding moved to the golf course on Monday, with 32 players gathering for a friendly competition at the nea...

FEBRUARY 17 • MLB.COM

Dealing with elbow tendinitis Thorpe has been slowed by tendinitis in his surgically repaired right elbow, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thorpe missed all of the 2025 season after having Tommy John surgery last March, and he's hit a speed bump in his recovery. The right-hander is not currently shut down, as he's scheduled for three flat-ground throwing sessions this week and is hopeful he's cleared to throw off a mound within the next three weeks. Thorpe still have a chance to contribute for the White Sox during the first half, but he can't afford any more setbacks.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Martin's offseason plans? Hang out with Sox rotation mates at Texas ranch CHICAGO -- White Sox right-hander Davis Martin plans to host his fellow starting rotation mates at his family’s Eagle Ranch in Texas during...

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • MLB.COM

Nationals and White Sox meet in series rubber match

The Washington Nationals and Chicago White Sox play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Nationals meet the White Sox after Garcia's 3-home run game

The Washington Nationals take on the Chicago White Sox after Luis Garcia hit three home runs on Friday in a 10-9 loss to the White Sox

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

White Sox aim to break road losing streak, play the Nationals

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Yankees look to keep home win streak going, host the White Sox

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

White Sox aim to break 4-game road slide, play the Yankees

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Rice leads Yankees against the White Sox after 4-hit game

The New York Yankees play the Chicago White Sox after Ben Rice had four hits against the Orioles on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

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