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Drew Thorpe (elbow) starts rehab assignment

Drew Thorpe

CWS Starting Pitcher #33

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Drew Thorpe (elbow) will begin a minor league rehab assignment in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Saturday.

Thorpe will be pitching in his first game action since July 31, 2024. The 25-year-old former top pitching prospect has been working his way back after undergoing Tommy John surgery last March. He’ll require several weeks without any setbacks to build up his stamina and pitch count before he’s remotely close to making it back to Chicago. There’s a chance he’s ready to contribute for the ascending White Sox at some point in the later stages of the second half.

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White Sox transferred RHP Drew Thorpe to the 60-day injured list.

It’s merely a procedural move to free up a spot on Chicago’s 40-man roster while Thorpe continues working his way back from Tommy John surgery.
Drew Thorpe

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Drew Thorpe (elbow) has been throwing bullpens and is “doing well.”

Thorpe had Tommy John surgery last year and then dealt with some tendinitis during spring training, which delayed his return. However, the 25-year-old has gotten back into his bullpen routine and has reportedly been looking good. He could begin a rehab assignment in the coming weeks. It will likely be a lengthy rehab, but perhaps Thorpe becomes an option for the White Sox this summer.
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CWS Starting Pitcher #33

White Sox placed RHP Drew Thorpe on the 15-day injured list following Tommy John surgery.

Thorpe underwent Tommy John surgery a year ago and had a little bump in the road in dealing with tendinitis earlier this spring. Still, he’s been throwing regularly this month and could go on a rehab assignment in the coming weeks.
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Drew Thorpe (elbow) threw 20 fastballs during a successful bullpen session on Tuesday.

The right-hander had been shelved early in White Sox’ camp due to a bit of tendinitis in his surgically repaired right elbow. He’s feeling much improved now though and is hopeful that it was only a minor setback. He’ll throw another bullpen on Friday and continue his progression from there. He’ll begin the season on the injured list.
Drew Thorpe

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Drew Thorpe told reporters on Thursday that he’s dealing with a bit of tendinitis in his surgically repaired right elbow.

The encouraging news is that he had a follow-up visit with Dr. Keith Meister who confirmed that the ligament looks good. While the issue isn’t believed to be serious, it has slowed Thorpe’s progression in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. He is still playing catch and is hopeful to throw off of a mound for the first time at some point within the next three weeks.
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White Sox placed RHP Drew Thorpe on the 60-day injured list following Tommy John surgery.

This move is purely procedural. Thorpe will have Tommy John surgery and miss the entire 2025 season.
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CWS Starting Pitcher #33

Drew Thorpe will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery.

It’s a brutal development for Thorpe, who has battled elbow issues since late August and experienced offseason several setbacks while trying to ramp up his throwing program. The 24-year-old top pitching prospect will be sidelined into the 2026 campaign.
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Drew Thorpe (elbow) was removed from a minor league start on Thursday due to renewed soreness in his right elbow.

The 24-year-old right-hander received a cortisone injection at the beginning of February to combat the soreness in his elbow and has still been very slow to progress since then. It’s unclear at the moment if there are any plans for him to undergo imaging to see what’s going on there, but he’ll almost certainly open the season on the injured list.
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Drew Thorpe (elbow) will throw a live bullpen session Tuesday.

Thorpe will get a couple of live BP sessions before moving to a five-day routine — assuming those sessions go well, of course. The right-hander may need to open the 2025 season on the injured list, but it’s obviously a positive sign that he’s ready to face hitters.
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White Sox manager Will Venable told reporters that Drew Thorpe (elbow) felt good after his bullpen session Tuesday.

Thorpe threw a 20-pitch bullpen, and while he wasn’t close to full throttle — he was throwing 84-85 mph with his fastball — the important thing is he’s back on the mound and feeling well. The 24-year-old is behind the other White Sox starters, but has plenty of time to be ready for the start of the 2025 campaign.

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Ronel Blanco (elbow) will be activated from the injured list to start for the Astros on Monday against the Marlins.

The 32-year-old right-hander has been shelved since undergoing an internal brace procedure last June and is finally ready to contribute at the big league level once again. Tatsuya Imai will be pushed back to Tuesday with Peter Lambert getting the ball for Wednesday’s series finale.
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Rangers released RHP Nabil Crismatt.

The 31-year-old hurler had been with the Rangers on a minor league contract but has yet to pitch this season while recovering from elbow surgery. He is now free to explore the open market.
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Padres activated LHP Wandy Peralta from the bereavement list.

The 34-year-old southpaw rejoins the Padres’ bullpen for Sunday’s series finale against the Royals. Peralta has been a key cog in the club’s bullpen this season, compiling a 2.23 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and a 31/19 K/BB ratio across 48 1/3 innings of work. Ron Marinaccio was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
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Padres designated RHP Ron Marinaccio for assignment.

Marinaccio has made 33 appearances out of the Padres’ bullpen this season, registering a 4.79 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and a 38/18 K/BB ratio over 47 innings of work. With so many teams looking for bullpen help, it’s possible that he could attract interest on waivers.
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Jhony Brito

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Padres optioned RHP Jhony Brito to Triple-A El Paso.

Brito was just recalled from Triple-A on Wednesday to add an extra arm to the bullpen, but he’ll head back to Triple-A with Randy Vásquez returning from the injured list on Sunday. He’ll stay ready at Triple-A El Paso until he’s needed once more.
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Padres activated RHP Randy Vásquez from the 15-day injured list.

The 27-year-old hurler had been sidelined since July 3 due to a right ankle bruise. He’s likely to rejoin the Padres’ rotation on Monday or Tuesday against the Braves in Atlanta. Jhony Brito was optioned to Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move on Sunday.
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Christian Walker (hip) was held out of the Astros’ starting lineup for Sunday’s tilt against the Orioles.

Walker made an early exit from Saturday’s game after sustaining the injury while swinging the bat. He was able to participate in drills on the field prior to Sunday’s game though and isn’t expected to require a trip to the injured list, so he’s considered day-to-day. LaMonte Wade Jr. will start in his place at first base and bat cleanup for the Astros on Sunday.
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Jeremy Peña (hamstring) is not in the Astros’ starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Orioles.

The good news is that Peña feels much improved after exiting Saturday’s game with a right hamstring cramp and isn’t expected to require a trip to the injured list. Nick Allen will start in his place at shortstop and will bat ninth for the Astros against Brandon Young and the Orioles on Sunday afternoon in Houston.
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Astros recalled INF Raynel Delgado from Triple-A Sugar Land.

Delgado joins the Astros on Sunday to add some infield depth with both Christian Walker and Jeremy Pena banged up. He’s unlikely to see enough action to gain any sort of relevance from a fantasy perspective. Nate Pearson was designated for assignment in a corresponding move to clear a spot on the Astros’ active roster.
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Astros designated RHP Nate Pearson for assignment.

The 29-year-old right-hander pitched decently in 16 appearances for the Astros this season, posting a 3.60 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and a 16/12 K/BB ratio over 20 innings. He flashed enough during that stretch that he could generate some interest on waivers from bullpen-needy clubs.
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