Drew Thorpe - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Activated and optioned The White Sox activated Thorpe (elbow) from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Charlotte.

Impact Coming back from Tommy John surgery, Thorpe has pitched well in 10 rehab starts, posting a 2.85 ERA and 38:13 K:BB over 41 innings. However, rather than throw him into a playoff race, the White Sox will keep Thorpe at Charlotte for the time being.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox' hand being forced as difficult Drew Thorpe decision date approaches It feels like it’s been forever since White Sox fans have seen Drew Thorpe pitch in a big league game. His last major league start was over...

SEPTEMBER 15 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

Thorpe tosses 5 scoreless innings in latest rehab start CHICAGO – Prior to this season, Drew Thorpe had never pitched a game at the Triple-A level. But his performance Tuesday night, during Triple...

SEPTEMBER 9 • MLB.COM

White Sox' nonsensical Drew Thorpe decision could prove to be a huge mistake The biggest question surrounding the 2026 Chicago White Sox for the rest of the season is about their starting rotation. The offense remains...

SEPTEMBER 8 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

Completes eighth rehab start Thorpe (elbow) struck out three batters and allowed two earned runs on four hits and no walks over five innings in his most recent rehab start for Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday.

Impact Thorpe has been on the shelf all season while completing his recovery from April 2025 Tommy John surgery. He appears to have been healthy for quite some time, but rather than activating him from the 60-day injured list, the White Sox have elected to keep him on an extended rehab assignment. Since beginning his minor-league assignment July 18, Thorpe has made eight starts. His last four have come at Charlotte, with whom he's turned in a 3.20 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 18:3 K:BB in 19.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Trio of rehabbing White Sox make appearance for Triple-A Charlotte HOUSTON -- Right-hander Drew Thorpe, catcher Kyle Teel and reliever Huascar Brazobán made injury rehab appearances for Triple-A Charlotte We...

SEPTEMBER 3 • MLB.COM

Set for another rehab start Thorpe (elbow) is expected to make his next rehab start for Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Though Thorpe appears to be fully stretched back out after covering at least four innings in each of his last five rehab outings, the White Sox have delayed his activation from the 60-day injured list. Chicago doesn't appear to have room for Thorpe in the big-league rotation, so the right-hander could remain with Charlotte through the end of his rehab window. Through his first seven minor-league appearances since starting up his rehab assignment following the All-Star break, Thorpe has delivered a 3.04 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 28:8 K:BB across 26.2 frames.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Teel, Thorpe progress in rehab as White Sox eye September boost Catcher Kyle Teel began his latest push back toward the White Sox, and Drew Thorpe’s mound work continued for Triple-A Charlotte during an 8...

AUGUST 26 • MLB.COM

Slated for another rehab start Thorpe (elbow) is scheduled for a rehab start with Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday, James Fegan of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Thorpe has slowly built up his workload since embarking on his rehab assignment in mid-July, with the right-hander having completed five innings in each of his last two outings. Tuesday's start may be his last before being cleared to return from the IL. However, with five healthy starts in the White Sox's rotation and Davis Martin (finger) expected to be back in late August, Thorpe could stay in Charlotte as he has minor-league options remaining. Thorpe is in the final stages of his recovery from Tommy John surgery that he underwent in April of 2025.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Thorpe hurls 5 sharp innings in first Triple-A rehab start Drew Thorpe’s first career appearance at the Triple-A level turned out to be a good one Wednesday night for the White Sox Charlotte affiliat...

AUGUST 13 • MLB.COM

Builds up to five innings Thorpe (elbow) struck out six and allowed one earned run on three hits and no walks across five innings in a rehab start Wednesday with Triple-A Charlotte.

Impact Coming back from April 2025 Tommy John surgery, Thorpe has generally looked sharp since kicking off his rehab assignment July 18. Over stops with four different minor-league affiliates, Thorpe has strung together a 2.65 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 19:5 K:BB in 17 innings. After tossing 76 pitches in Wednesday's outing, Thorpe looks to be fully stretched out, add while the White Sox have an opening in the rotation, the right-hander may not be at the top of the list to fill the void, as Jose Urquidy and Jonathan Cannon have both pitched well of late at Triple-A. He has minor-league options remaining, so the White Sox could stash him at Charlotte once his rehab window closes and he needs to be activated from the 60-day injured list.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Completes fourth rehab start Thorpe (elbow) struck out three and allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits and three walks across four innings Wednesday in a rehab start at Double-A Birmingham.

Impact Making the fourth start of his rehab assignment as he makes his way back from March 2025 Tommy John surgery, Thorpe built up to 68 pitches (43 strikes). Overall, Thorpe has compiled a 3.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 13:5 K:BB in 12 innings across stops with Birmingham, High-A Winston-Salem and the rookie-level Arizona Complex League. The right-hander could need just one more rehab outing before he's considered fully stretched out and ready to return from the 60-day injured list, and the White Sox now have an opening in the rotation after demoting Noah Schultz to Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday. If Chicago elects not to move Erick Fedde back from the bullpen into the rotation, Thorpe could end up settling in as the club's new fifth starter once he's activated from the IL.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JULY 31 • 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...

JULY 31 • 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

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