SEPTEMBER 2 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
DREW THORPE #33 - PITCHER - CHICAGO WHITE SOX
3-3 W-L •
1.26 WHIP •
5.48 ERA
3-3 W-L
1.26 WHIP
5.48 ERA
White Sox RHP Drew Thorpe to undergo elbow surgery Chicago White Sox right-hander Drew Thorpe will undergo surgery to shave down a bone spur in his pitching elbow.The team said the procedure...
Requires season-ending surgery The White Sox announced Sunday that Thorpe will undergo season-ending surgery Saturday in San Francisco to remove a bone spur in his right elbow, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Impact On the shelf since Aug. 2 with what the White Sox had labeled as a right flexor strain, Thorpe appeared to be gearing up for a late-season return after he began a throwing program in mid-August. Thorpe never advanced beyond playing catch before the bone spur was detected in his elbow, and while the issue isn't a significant one, he'll opt to treat the injury with surgery rather than attempting to pitch through it. Thorpe is expected to be fully cleared in advance of spring training, when he'll look to solidify a spot in the White Sox's Opening Day rotation. The 23-year-old righty went 3-3 with a 5.48 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 25:21 K:BB in 44.1 innings over his first nine big-league starts before landing on the injured list.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Throws from 60 feet Thorpe (forearm) threw from 60 feet on Aug. 15, MLB.com reports.
Impact The White Sox haven't provided many updates in regards to Thorpe's status, though he appears to be making progress. It's unclear if he'll be able to return this season, but if he does it would only be for a couple of starts.
AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE
Will throw Thursday Thorpe (forearm) will begin a throwing program Thursday, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.
Impact Thorpe has been shut down from throwing for nearly two weeks since he suffered a right flexor strain. It's unclear how long it will take for him to build up to a starter's workload, though the 29-91 White Sox won't need to worry about rushing him back.
AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE
Thorpe lands on 15-day IL with right forearm flexor strain Promising rookie RHP Drew Thorpe has been placed on the 15-day IL with a right forearm flexor strain. The move comes a day after he surrende...
AUGUST 3 • MLB.COM
White Sox place RHP Drew Thorpe (flexor strain) on IL The Chicago White Sox placed right-hander Drew Thorpe on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right flexor strain.The 23-year-old rookie is...
AUGUST 2 • KANSASCITY.COM
Placed on IL with flexor strain The White Sox placed Thorpe on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right flexor strain, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.
Impact It's not clear when Thorpe was injured, but he had surrendered a combined 14 runs over his last two starts. Given the nature of the injury, it would figure to be a lengthy absence for the rookie right-hander. Thorpe has posted a 5.48 ERA and 25:21 K:BB over 44.1 innings in his first nine major-league starts.
AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE
Routed by Royals Thorpe (3-3) took the loss Wednesday, coughing up six runs on seven hits and two walks over five innings as the White Sox were downed 10-3 by the Royals. He failed to strike out a...
Impact The rookie right-hander got tagged for at least one run in each of the first three innings, with a two-run shot by Freddy Fermin in the second being the biggest blow. Thorpe reeled off five straight quality starts at one point, but over his last two outings he's been crushed for 14 runs in only 5.2 innings, sending his ERA soaring from 3.03 to 5.48. He'll try to turn things around in his next trip to the mound, which is scheduled to come on the road early next week in Oakland.
AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE
Falters in first frame Friday Thorpe (3-2) took the loss Friday, surrendering eight runs on six hits -- including three home runs -- and two walks in only 0.2 innings as the White Sox were routed 10-0 by the Ma...
Impact The rookie right-hander's eighth career start was an absolute disaster, as Seattle batted around in the first inning and launched back-to-back-to-back homers off Thorpe to chase him from the game. The brutal performance sent his ERA soaring from 3.03 to 4.81, and it snapped his streak of five straight quality starts. Thorpe will try to shake it off and get back on track in his next outing, which lines up to come at home next week against the Royals.
JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Dazzles in no-decision Thorpe didn't factor into the decision in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Royals. He pitched six scoreless innings, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out five.
Impact Thorpe was impressive yet again on Sunday, registering a start of six scoreless innings for the second time in his first seven career outings. He was pulled in the seventh after reaching 97 pitches, and his bullpen couldn't hold on to the 1-0 lead he left them. Thorpe has been one of the better rookie hurlers in the American League, as he now has a streak of five straight quality starts. Outside of his June 16 appearance, when he gave up seven earned runs, the 23-year-old has only given up six earned runs in his other six starts.
JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Nets fourth straight quality start Thorpe didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against Minnesota in the second game of a doubleheader, allowing two runs on three hits and a walk through six innings. He struck o...
Impact Thorpe was cruising Wednesday, holding the Twins to just one hit through five scoreless innings. However, the rookie right-hander would give up back-to-back homers to Brooks Lee and Carlos Correa in the sixth, allowing Minnesota to tie the game 2-2. Still, it was another solid outing from Thorpe -- he's now delivered four straight quality starts, allowing just five runs over 24.1 innings in that span. Overall, Thorpe is 3-1 with a 3.58 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 19:15 K:BB through his first six starts (32.2 innings). He's currently slated for a road matchup with the Royals in his next outing following the All-Star break.
JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Tosses quality start in third win Thorpe (3-1) picked up the win Friday, allowing one run on three hits and two walks over 6.1 innings in a 3-2 victory over the Marlins. He struck out five.
Impact In his longest outing since getting called up to the majors, Thorpe tossed 51 of 90 pitches for strikes as he delivered his third straight quality start and third straight win. The rookie right-hander hasn't exactly faced the toughest competition over his win streak however, as he beat Miami, Detroit and Colorado away from Coors Field. Thorpe will take a 3.71 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 18:14 K:BB through 26.2 innings into his next start, which is scheduled to come at home next weekend against the Pirates.
JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Tosses quality start in third win Thorpe (3-1) picked up the win Friday, allowing one run on three hits and two walks over 6.1 innings in a 3-2 victory over the Marlins. He struck out five.
Impact In his longest outing since getting called up to the majors, Thorpe tossed 51 of 90 pitches for strikes as he delivered his third straight quality start and third straight win. The rookie right-hander hasn't exactly faced the toughest competition over his win streak, however, as he beat Miami, Detroit and Colorado away from Coors Field. Thorpe will take a 3.71 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 18:14 K:BB through 26.2 innings into his next start, which is scheduled to come at home next weekend against the Pirates.
JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Rookie Drew Thorpe solid over 6 1/3 innings and White Sox beat Marlins 3-2
Drew Thorpe threw 6 1/3 innings of one-run ball, Nicky López doubled twice and drove in two runs and the Chicago White Sox beat the Miami Marlins 3-2JULY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drew Thorpe's solid outing helps White Sox top Rockies Drew Thorpe threw six solid innings, helping lead the Chicago White Sox to a 5-3 win over the visiting Colorado Rockies on Friday.In his fou...
JUNE 29 • KANSASCITY.COM
Thorpe tosses 2-hit ball over 6 innings, White Sox beat Rockies 5-3
Rookie Drew Thorpe pitched two-hit ball over six innings in winning his second straight start, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 to start a weekend series bet...JUNE 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns first career win Thorpe (1-1) earned the win against the Tigers on Saturday, allowing two hits and four walks while striking out five over six scoreless innings.
Impact Thorpe turned in the best start of his young major-league career, earning his first win in the process. He leaned on his changeup, throwing it 38 times and generating an impressive 10 swinging strikes on the pitch. The rookie walked four batters after yielding five free passes June 16 and owns an unimpressive 9:11 K:BB with a 5.02 ERA and 1.53 WHIP over 14.1 innings with the White Sox. He lines up for a home matchup with Atlanta next week.
JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE
Drew Thorpe earns first career win, White Sox down Tigers Drew Thorpe pitched six scoreless innings and notched his first career win as the Chicago White Sox topped the host Detroit Tigers, 5-1, on...
JUNE 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Drew Thorpe gets first major league win, combines on 5-hitter to lead White Sox over Tigers 5-1
Drew Thorpe pitched six scoreless innings and got his first major league win in his third start, pitching the Chicago White Sox over the Detroit Tigers 5-1JUNE 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
White Sox's Drew Thorpe continues initiation vs. Tigers After getting roughed up in his latest start, Chicago White Sox rookie Drew Thorpe will look to bounce back against the host Detroit Tigers...
JUNE 22 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
A rough Sunday for Drew Thorpe and 3 more takeaways from the White Sox-Diamondbacks series PHOENIX - Drew Thorpe wasn’t nearly as sharp in the second start of his big-league career. The right...
JUNE 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
'Can't overthink this one:' Thorpe has rough start vs. D-backs PHOENIX -- The big league development trail for even top young pitchers such as Drew Thorpe, the No. 3 White Sox prospect and No. 54 overall...
JUNE 17 • MLB.COM
Dealt to South Siders The Padres traded Thorpe and Jairo Iriarte to the White Sox on Wednesday in exchange for Dylan Cease, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
Impact Thorpe had been part of the package that sent Juan Soto to the Yankees in December, and he will now be rerouted to the White Sox with only a couple of weeks remaining before the regular season begins. Thorpe emerged as a top RHP prospect last season, posting a 2.52 ERA and 0.98 WHIP while striking out 182 batters in 139.1 total innings between High-A and Double-A. Now with the Sox, Thorpe will likely return to Double-A to begin the season, but he could see a promotion to Triple-A Charlotte relatively quickly if he remains dominant in 2024.
MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE
Dominates in Double-A debut Thorpe earned a win in his first start with Double-A Somerset on Friday, allowing two hits and striking out nine batters over eight scoreless innings.
Impact Thorpe was outstanding over 18 starts at the High-A level this season, posting a 2.81 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 138:33 K:BB over 109 frames. The 61st overall pick in the 2022 first-year player draft was consequently promoted to Double-A, where he continued to impress in his first start. Thorpe has rapidly risen to be among the Yankees' top pitching prospects and has top-of-the-rotation upside if he can continue the steady progress he has already displayed since going pro.
AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
