Drew Thorpe, a promising right-hander for the Chicago White Sox, will undergo surgery to address a bone spur in his elbow but is expected to be ready for spring training without limitations.
The surgery, scheduled for Saturday and performed by Dr. Kenneth Akizuki, is designed to alleviate thorpe's elbow issues, which affected his performance in his rookie season.
Thorpe debuted in June, starting nine games and posting a 5.48 ERA before being placed on the injured list due to a forearm strain.
A notable player involved in multiple trades, Thorpe was initially drafted by the Yankees and then traded to the Padres before ultimately being acquired by the White Sox.
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