Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli (elbow) threw a 60-pitch bullpen session at the team's spring complex in West Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday, and his velocity reached 96 mph. Cavalli is recovering from last year's Tommy John surgery and isn't expected to be available for the Nats until sometime later this summer, but it's encouraging to hear he's progressing in his throwing program. The 25-year-old former first-round pick is Washington's No. 5 prospect for 2024, per MLB Pipeline, and figures to eventually pick up starts on a rebuilding club and carry some mixed-league fantasy relevance at some point during the second half of the season, but his time may not come until the late stages of the campaign. Dynasty managers should be keeping a closer eye on his status than those in redraft settings.

The Washington Nationals announced on Tuesday that they placed right-hander Cade Cavalli (elbow) on the 60-day injured list while he recovers from Tommy John surgery. In corresponding moves, the team selected the contract of right-hander Derek Law and moved infielder Trey Lipscomb to minor-league camp. Cavalli had elbow reconstruction in March of last year and is hoping to rejoin Washington's starting rotation in June of this year. The 25-year-old former first-rounder is the club's No. 4 prospect, per MLB Pipeline and possesses an electric upper-90s fastball, but fantasy managers in deeper leagues will want to temper expectations for him when he returns from Tommy John this summer. For a pitcher that has displayed only average command so far, that could be an issue for him in the second half in 2024.

Washington Nationals right-hander Cade Cavalli (elbow), who is 11 months removed from Tommy John surgery, threw his first bullpen session on Monday and had another one on Thursday. He will continue to throw off a mound three times a week until he's cleared to face live hitters. Cavalli continues to target a full return to the majors around June, which would be 14 months after he had elbow surgery. The 25-year-old is making good progress but isn't expected to pitch in any Grapefruit League games in spring training. He was a first-round pick in 2020 out of Oklahoma and was expected to be a part of the team's starting rotation in 2022 before blowing his elbow out in spring training that year. There's plenty of upside with Cavalli, but fantasy managers will want to temper expectations for him in 2024 in his first year back from Tommy John surgery.

Washington Nationals rookie right-hander Cade Cavalli (elbow) will be 12 full months removed from Tommy John surgery by mid-March, but the team intends to bring him along at a slower pace and he's not expected to face hitters or pitch in spring training games. The 25-year-old was ticketed for the 2023 Opening Day starting rotation and was expected to make 25-plus starts in his first extended year in the big leagues, but he felt his elbow pop on March 14 and didn't pitch all year. The target for Cavalli's return to the rotation is in June, which would put him on course to go on a minor-league rehab assignment in May to build up his innings. If everything goes well, he should be able to pitch through season's end and not be subject to a late-season shutdown in 2024. Cavalli is the club's top pitching prospect, but fantasy managers may want to temper expectations for him this year.

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli (elbow) has a Grade 3 sprain of his ulnar collateral ligament and will require Tommy John surgery, according to general manager Mike Rizzo. It will keep Cavalli out for all of the 2023 season, and he might not be ready for the start of next season either. The 24-year-old right-hander was expected to open the year at the back end of the starting rotation, so it's another tough break for the young prospect. Cavalli suffered a shoulder injury in his MLB debut in 2022 and didn't pitch again for the Nats the rest of the year. Obviously, fantasy managers in single-year leagues can cross him off their draft cheat sheets in 2023. With Cavalli out, Chad Kuhl has the best shot to land a spot in the rotation in his place.

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that starting pitcher Cade Cavalli (elbow) "felt something behind his throwing elbow" in his Grapefruit League start on Tuesday and is scheduled to have an MRI exam on Wednesday. Cavalli injured his right shoulder in his MLB debut last year and missed the rest of the season, so hopefully this new injury isn't as serious. The 24-year-old right-hander was in the running to open the 2023 regular season in the Nationals' starting rotation, but this injury is likely to put him on the injured list to kick things off. Cavalli has big stuff on the mound but will need to show better command and control of his pitches before he becomes attractive in all mixed leagues.

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli (arm) was removed from his Cactus League start on Tuesday against the New York Mets after appearing to be in discomfort while shaking his right arm after throwing a pitch. It's unclear what the exact nature of the injury is, so fantasy managers will want to check back for an update. Depending on what his injury is, there's a good chance that the 24-year-old right-hander will no longer be in the running for an Opening Day rotation spot. Cavalli suffered a significant shoulder injury in his first big-league start last August, so another arm injury is concerning. He has big stuff on the mound, but his control and command have been behind.

Washington Nationals right-hander Cade Cavalli (shoulder), the team's No. 4 prospect, will be part of the starting rotation next year, according to manager Dave Martinez. The 24-year-old went 6-4 with a 3.71 ERA at Triple-A Rochester in 2022 and made his major-league debut in August before ending the year with shoulder inflammation after his first start for the Nats. The former first-rounder in 2020 led the minors in strikeouts in 2021. Cavalli allowed seven hits and six runs in 4 1/3 innings against the Reds in his big-league debut, but he has premium stuff with a high-90s fastball and a power curveball. His ability to miss bats is something that the Nats' rotation desperately needs.

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli (shoulder) has resumed throwing and will play catch from 60 feet on Friday. The 24-year-old has been shut down for the season after only making one start for the Nationals. However, it sounds like the right-hander is making solid progress. He reportedly doesn't feel any pain in his shoulder, which is great news. It doesn't sound like he'll throw off a mound until later this offseason, but should be ready for the beginning of next season.

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli (shoulder) experienced pain in his shoulder while throwing on Wednesday and will be shut down for three to seven days. The top prospect has been sidelined since his debut start on August 26, and is unlikely to see the mound again in 2022. Although he got shelled in his only major league game, Cavalli had a good year in the minors, posting a 3.71 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and 104:39 K:BB ratio for Triple-A Rochester. Cavalli could be a deep sleeper next season and is likely to start in the Nationals rotation.

Washington Nationals rookie right-hander Cade Cavalli (shoulder) has been cleared to throw and played catch on Wednesday, according to manager Dave Martinez. The goal is to get Cavalli back on the mound before the offseason, but Martinez said that probably won't come in an actual game. The Nationals won't rush their No. 4 prospect back with nothing left to play for in 2022. The 24-year-old made his major-league debut on Aug. 26 against the Cincinnati Reds and allowed seven earned runs on six hits while walking two and striking out six in 4 1/3 frames. He had a 3.71 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and a 104:39 K:BB in 97 innings (20 starts) for Triple-A Rochester before his call-up. As long as he's fully healthy, Cavalli should be given a chance to open the 2023 season in the starting rotation.

The Washington Nationals are placing rookie right-hander Cade Cavalli (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday due to right shoulder inflammation. Cavalli will be shut down from throwing for at least the next two weeks after feeling pain in his shoulder while playing catch following his major league debut last weekend against the Cincinnati Reds. The 24-year-old, who is the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is unlikely to make another start in 2022. In his first MLB start, he was roughed up and allowed seven earned runs on six hits while walking two and striking out six in 4 1/3 frames. With Cavalli out, Cory Abbott is a candidate to be recalled from Triple-A Rochester to join the Nats' starting rotation.

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli made his anticipated debut against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. The right-hander was crushed for seven runs in 4 1/3 innings in the loss. He did strike out six batters, but also walked two and hit three batters. It was his first game, so hopefully it's only up from here. Luckily, Cavalli does have a favorable matchup against the Oakland Athletics in his next start. He could be a possible streaming option in deep leagues for that one. The talent is there, but he does need to work on having better command if he wants to stick around in the big leagues.

Washington Nationals starting pitching prospect Cade Cavalli will reportedly make his Major League debut on Friday in a start against the Cincinnati Reds, according to a tweet from 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen on Wednesday. The 22nd-overall pick in the 2020 draft, Cavalli has pitched for Washington's Triple-A affiliate in Rochester this season, making 20 starts and posting a 3.71 ERA, a 3.23 FIP, and 104 strikeouts in 97 innings of work. He's also walked 39 batters on the season. He could be a useful streaming option on Friday against a Reds team that has scored the fifth-fewest runs in the league in the month of August.

Washington Nationals pitching prospect Cade Cavalli went five innings and allowed three hits, no runs, three walks and struck out three in a no-decision for Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday. The right-hander got off to a sluggish start this season, but improved in June with a 4.05 ERA and he has allowed just one unearned run in three starts in the month of July. Cavalli is 4-3 with a 4.03 ERA on the season to go along with 77 strikeouts in 76 innings. One of the Nationals top prospects, Cavalli should get a chance at the big-league level this season, but he remains a better option in dynasty leagues than redraft leagues for the remainder of the season.

Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli (finger) will start for Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday. He exited his last start on July 12 due to a blister. The 2020 first-round pick owns a 4.31 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 74:27 K:BB across 71 innings this year. He has pitched well recently, striking out 13 hitters over 10 2/3 scoreless innings. The right-hander is considered one of baseball's top pitching prospects and is expected to get the call to the big leagues soon. Fantasy managers can stash Cavalli in most fantasy formats due to his immense upside.

Washington Nationals pitching prospect Cade Cavalli went seven innings and allowed two hits, zero runs, one walk and struck out six in his most recent start for Triple-A Rochester. The right-hander has been inconsistent on the season, but has allowed just one run and recorded 12 strikeouts over his last two starts (12 innings). Cavalli had a chance to crack the Nationals Opening Day roster this season, but had a dismal spring training and the results in Triple-A have been far too inconsistent with a 2-3 record to go along with a 5.58 ERA in nine starts. When everything is going right, Cavalli is one of the more talented pitching prospects in the game and the 6'4 righty has shown the ability to throw his fastball in the upper 90s. Command continues to be an issue for Cavalli and he will need to figure out how to find the strike zone better. There is still a chance that he gets to the big leagues at some point in 2022, but the Nationals are sure to want to see better results before rushing up the right-hander. Cavalli would be an intriguing option in redraft leagues, but offers his most value in dynasty leagues at the moment.

Washington Nationals right-hander Cade Cavalli was sent to the minor leagues on Saturday, but the Nationals expect their top pitching prospect to be up in the major leagues at some point in 2022. Cavalli could use a bit more minor league seasoning after posting a 14.04 ERA and 1.80 WHIP in just 8 1/3 innings over three appearances (one start) in Grapefruit League action this spring. The 23-year-old will begin the year with Triple-A Rochester after posting a 3.36 ERA and 1.26 WHIP while striking out 175 and walking 60 in 123 1/3 innings over 24 starts for High-A Wilmington, Double-A Harrisburg and Rochester last year. Cavalli will have to improve the 13.2% walk rate he had at Triple-A before the Nats feel he's ready to pitch in D.C.