Drew Thorpe is highlighted as one of the young starters expected to play a significant role in the White Sox's rotation for 2025. With the possibility of Garrett Crochet being traded, Thorpe, along with other young pitchers like Jonathan Cannon and Davis Martin, is seen as part of the team's future. Getz emphasizes the need for veteran free agents to support these younger arms as they adjust to the demands of pitching regularly at the major-league level.