Cade Cavalli

Cade Cavalli was diagnosed with a grade 3 sprain of his UCL. He will need Tommy John surgery and will miss the entire 2023 season.

Fantasy Impact

Cavalli left his last start after feeling discomfort in his elbow. This is tough news for the 24-year-old top prospect who likely would have had a shot at a rotation spot to start the season. He will be out for the entire 2023 season and will miss some time in 2024 as well.

Cade Cavalli was forced to leave Tuesday's start in the top of the third inning.

Fantasy Impact

Cavalli showed some discomfort after a pitch and was promptly removed from the game. More information about the injury should come soon, but this is obviously not good news. He would likely be a part of the Nationals' rotation to start the season if healthy, but we will have to see if that can come to fruition now.

Cade Cavalli has resumed throwing after being shut down due to shoulder discomfort in mid-September.

Fantasy Impact

Cavalli won't make another start for Washington this year, but it is positive news for 2023 that he is throwing and feels good. There has been no pain when throwing, according to Cavalli.

Cade Cavalli has been shut down by the Nationals for at least two weeks with shoulder inflammation.

Fantasy Impact

Cavalli made his MLB debut on Friday, pitching 4.1 innings, allowing seven runs, two walks, three hit by pitches, and six strikeouts. Cavalli is a talented arm with plenty of upside, but shoulder issues are never good. Cavalli will hit the Injured List for now until he has more evaluations done.

Cade Cavalli struggled on the mound in his big-league debut Friday, allowing seven runs on six hits while also walking two and striking out six in 4 1/3 innings in the Nationals' 7-3 loss to the Reds.

Fantasy Impact

Cavalli was unable to fool Reds hitters Friday in his major league debut, allowing a .333 batting average. The 24-year-old right-hander will look to turn things around in his next scheduled start for the Nationals. Cavalli has been solid in Triple-A Rochester, posting a 3.71 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with 104 strikeouts in 20 starts (6-4).