The Chicago White Sox received some promising news on right-hander Drew Thorpe, who missed all of 2025 due to Tommy John surgery.
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According to MLB.com’s Scott Merkin, Thorpe will throw another side session on Friday, which is another step closer to his returning to action. Thorpe last pitched for the White Sox in 2024, going 3-3 with a 5.48 ERA in nine starts.
Thorpe was a part of two major trades in his career before joining the White Sox:
1. The deal that sent outfielder Juan Soto from the New York Yankees to the San Diego Padres in December of 2023.Â
2. He was also a piece that helped the Padres acquire right-hander Dylan Cease in March of 2024.
The Chicago White Sox could use Drew Thorpe in the starting rotation
MLB: Seattle Mariners at Chicago White Sox Jul 26, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox pitcher Drew Thorpe (33) delivers against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
The White Sox will need all the arms they can muster to take down innings in 2026, as they ranked dead last in starting pitchers’ innings pitched last season (758.2).
Right-hander Shane Smith will be the White Sox’s Ace this season, as he will start Opening Day. Others, such as right-handers Sean Burke, Erick Fedde, Davis Martin, and left-hander Anthony Kay, will fall in behind Smith.
Having four out of the five spots filled leaves the fifth spot and depth pieces up for grabs, which Thorpe and left-hander Sean Newcomb will try to fill.
Thrope throwing another side session shows that he isn’t far off from throwing off a mound. If all continues to progress well with Thorpe’s throwing program, he could make a rehab start and possibly return to the White Sox soon.
MLB: Seattle Mariners at Chicago White Sox Jul 26, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox pitcher Drew Thorpe (33) in the dugout after being relieved against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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