Travis Sykora

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.