Trevor Williams

Williams posted a 6.21 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, and 65:21 K:BB across 82.2 innings and 17 starts in 2025 before undergoing elbow surgery with an internal brace procedure last July. He is on the 60-day IL and not eligible to make his 2026 debut until late May, though it remains unclear if that is a realistic timeline.

Fantasy Impact

Williams began throwing off a mound at Washington's spring training complex this weekend.

Trevor Williams is continuing a throwing progression and has advanced to throwing on flat ground at 125 feet.

Fantasy Impact

Williams was shut down early in spring training after experiencing soreness in his surgically repaired right elbow. He is working his way back, with the Washington Nationals expected to take a cautious approach. Williams will miss the first two months of the season after being placed on the 60-day injured list and currently does not have a clear timetable for return.

Trevor Williams began his throwing progression.

Fantasy Impact

Williams underwent an internal brace procedure on his UCL in July. He does not have a clear timetable to return this season.

The Nationals have placed right-hander Trevor Williams (elbow) on the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

The move is merely a formality as Williams underwent an internal brace procedure on his right elbow in July and will miss at least the first two months of the 2026 season. The veteran struggled to a 6.21 ERA in 17 starts prior to the procedure and owns a 4.46 ERA across 219 career outings, 178 of which have been starts.

Trevor Williams underwent an internal brace procedure on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Williams did not need Tommy John surgery. It bumps his likely timeline recovery down a bit as he works his way back to return next season.