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Needs Tommy John surgery Cavalli was diagnosed Thursday with a Grade 3 sprain of his right ulnar collateral ligament and will require Tommy John surgery, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Cavalli injured his elbow during his most recent Grapefruit League outing and an MRI revealed the bad news. The top prospect had been set to open the 2023 campaign in the Nationals' rotation but now figures to be sidelined until around midseason next year. Chad Kuhl appears likely to slide into the rotation spot vacated by Cavalli.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals' Cade Cavalli leaves spring training start with elbow issue Cavalli is set to have an MRI exam Wednesday after “feeling something behind his throwing elbow," Manager Dave Martinez said.

MARCH 14, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

MRI coming up Cavalli is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his right elbow Wednesday, Andrew Golden of the Washington Post reports.

Impact This comes after Cavalli felt discomfort in the back of his elbow in the third inning of a Grapefruit League start Tuesday afternoon against the Mets. It's a concerning situation for the 24-year-old right-hander, who ranks a consensus top-100 prospect and might have been in line to open the 2023 season as the No. 5 starter for the Nationals. Even if the MRI shows no structural damage, Cavalli figures to be looking at a lengthy absence from live competition.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves start with apparent injury Cavalli was removed from Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets with an apparent injury, Andrew Golden of the Washington Post reports.

Impact Cavalli shook his right arm in discomfort after delivering a 1-1 pitch to Brandon Nimmo in the bottom of the third inning. He then departed following a short chat with Nationals manager Dave Martinez and head trainer Paul Lessard. The 24-year-old had been in the running for the final spot in Washington's season-opening starting rotation but now may be facing an extended absence.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In his first spring training start, Cade Cavalli sees 'stuff to build on' “We’re gonna have some growth moments with him but I love the way he goes out and attacks and understands the game,” Manager Dave Martinez s...

MARCH 10, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Shines against Team Israel Cavalli gave up one run on three hits and a walk over three innings while striking out six during Thursday's exhibition against Team Israel.

Impact The young right-hander was making his first start of the spring after two relief appearances in Grapefruit League action, but Cavalli has looked good in any role, posting a composite 12:2 BB:K across six innings. He's ticketed for a spot in the Nationals' Opening day rotation, and while Cavalli's big-league debut lasy year ended quickly due to shoulder trouble, he has the arm talent to be a fantasy asset in his rookie campaign if he can stay healthy.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whiffs five in spring outing Cavalli gave up a run on two hits and a walk over two innings while striking out five in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.

Impact Entering the game in the third inning, Cavalli served up a solo shot to Jordan Walker but was otherwise dominant against a St. Louis lineup that was missing big bats like Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado. The 24-year-old right-hander was limited to 101.1 innings last year while dealing with shoulder issues, but Cavalli is healthy to begin camp and has a 6:1 K:BB through his first three spring frames. The Nationals are counting on their top pitching prospect to seize a rotation spot in 2023, a decision he will make a lot easier if he keeps racking up strikeouts.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cavalli delivers electrifying display of potential WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- With a plethora of young arms to stretch out this spring, the Nationals have been opting for Cade Cavalli to come o...

MARCH 4, 2023 • MLB.COM

Faces live batters Cavalli (shoulder) threw a session of live batting practice Sunday.

Impact Cavalli was shut down in mid-September due to shoulder discomfort but appears to be at full strength for the start of spring training. The 24-year-old is one of the Nationals' top prospects, but manager Dave Martinez recently said the right-hander isn't guaranteed a spot in the Opening Day rotation.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not assured of rotation spot Nationals manager Dave Martinez noted Wednesday that Cavalli (shoulder) is not guaranteed to make the Opening Day rotation, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact "There's nothing really set in stone," said Martinez. "Everything's wide open." Cavalli is the team's top pitching prospect, but he has struggled with command issues in the minor leagues and got lit up by the lowly Reds in his MLB debut last summer. He then went down with a shoulder injury, though that doesn't seem to be a lingering issue. Martinez wants to see the 24-year-old right-hander "pound the strike zone" on a consistent basis this spring.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to open year in rotation Cavalli (shoulder) is pencilled into an Opening Day rotation role, Kyle Glaser of Baseball America reports.

Impact The 2020 first-round pick made his big-league debut in late August but was knocked around in his lone start before missing the rest of the year with shoulder inflammation. He was able to resume throwing before the end of the season, and the Nationals are seemingly confident in both his health and his ability heading into next season. A secure rotation spot boosts Cavalli's appeal as a fantasy lottery ticket, and he has a fair amount of prospect pedigree, but he'll have to sort out his control before becoming an effective starter. He walked 10.7 percent of the batters he faced across 44 career starts in the minors.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to throwing Cavalli (shoulder) played catch from 60 feet Friday and said he felt no pain, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The 24-year-old was shut down with shoulder discomfort in mid-September and received a cortisone injection, but he's now resumed a throwing program. Cavalli obviously won't return during the final week of the season but is on track to be healthy for spring training in February, when he'll compete for a spot in Washington's 2023 rotation.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down with shoulder discomfort Cavalli experienced shoulder discomfort when throwing Wednesday and will be shut down from throwing for 3-to-7 days as a precaution, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Impact He resumed a throwing program Wednesday and quickly re-aggravated the shoulder injury. Cavalli, who had a cortisone shot to remove some fluid in his shoulder, won't return to game action this season. He will compete for a rotation spot next year in spring training if he is healthy.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing, but likely done for 2022 Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Wednesday that Cavalli (shoulder) has been cleared to resume a throwing program but isn't expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list...

Impact Cavalli is scheduled to play catch Wednesday and is expected to gradually stretch out his throwing distance off flat ground over the next couple of weeks. If his right shoulder provides no complications while he takes part in long-toss sessions, Cavalli should get back on a mound by the end of September or the first week of October, but he likely won't have enough time to get his arm in condition for pitching in games. Cavalli should still be on tap for a normal offseason, and the 24-year-old righty will likely get every opportunity to stake his claim to a spot in the big-league rotation during spring training.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Perspective | Cade Cavalli's injury is a reminder of Washington's difficult road ahead Cade Cavalli’s starts were supposed to be events for the 2022 Nationals, and his absence emphasizes the difficulty of what’s ahead.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Nationals shut down rookie pitcher Cavalli for 2 weeks The Washington Nationals are placing rookie right-hander Cade Cavalli on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation.

AUGUST 30, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

After just one start, Nationals' Cade Cavalli hits the injured list The Nationals' top pitching prospect will be shut down for at least two weeks with shoulder inflammation.

AUGUST 30, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

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