SP - Washington Nationals MiLB
- Age 21
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Next Start
- Rank
- P #432
- Projection (?)
- 0 pts
Eligibility
- Yahoo
- SP
- ESPN
- SP
- CBS
- SP
Availability
Travis Sykora is working through a throwing progression, which includes throwing on flat ground three times per week.
Fantasy Impact
Sykora, the Washington Nationals’ No. 2 prospect, underwent UCL reconstruction surgery on his right elbow in August 2025. While he is expected to miss the entire 2026 season, it’s a positive sign that he is throwing multiple times per week.
Nationals right-hander Travis Sykora will undergo Tommy John surgery on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
The timing of the injury is a tough one for the 21-year-old, who will be hard-pressed to pitch in the 2026 season. Sykora posted a stout 1.79 ERA alongside a massive 46.7% K% in 12 starts across four minor-league levels in 2025.
Nationals top pitching prospect Travis Sykora will undergo Tommy John surgery.
Fantasy Impact
Sykora underwent an MRI. He had a chance to reach the majors next season, but he'll be now sidelined for most of next year.
Travis Sykora has lower right triceps soreness and will be shut down from throwing for 2-3 weeks.
Fantasy Impact
Sykora is expected to make a full recovery. The Nationals prospect will not pitch in the Futures Game.
Nationals GM Mike Rizzo said Travis Sykora unlikely to see any game action until May due to a hip injury that he’s dealing with.
Fantasy Impact
Sykora is a top pitching prospect for Washington. He would have been in camp if he was fully healthy.
