White Sox pitcher Drew Thorpe is on the road to recovery after undergoing elbow surgery to remove bone spurs. On Tuesday, he threw 20 pitches at 84-85 mph, reporting a positive feeling during the session. Despite a back issue setting him back, his initial prognosis suggests he may only miss a short time at the start of the season. In his nine starts last year, he had a 5.48 ERA, indicating inconsistency. The White Sox, who suffered a dismal 41-121 record last season, are left searching for pitching solutions as they lack a clear ace after trading key players like Dylan Cease and Garrett Crochet. Jonathan Cannon may step in, but top prospects Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith aren’t expected to contribute this season.

The Chicago White Sox are cautiously optimistic about Drew Thorpe's recovery from off-season elbow surgery. Initial concerns suggested he might miss significant time, but recent reports indicate he is throwing again and may participate in Spring Training, albeit with a delayed start.

Thorpe, who had a modest debut last season with a 5.48 ERA across nine starts, is expected to be behind other starters but could still be active. His health is crucial for the White Sox's pitching depth, especially after trading away Garrett Crochet and with top prospects like Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith not ready for the season opener.