Cade Cavalli

Cade Cavalli is expected to begin a rehab assignment in mid-May.

Fantasy Impact

Cavalli is facing live hitters for the first time on Monday. He said he is about a month and a half away from fully returning. He is hitting 96 mph in bullpen sessions.

Cade Cavalli (elbow) is set to face live batters on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Cavalli continues to ramp up his rehab as he looks to return from Tommy John surgery. Fantasy managers should expect the right-hander to need multiple rehab starts before returning to the Nationals' roster.

Cade Cavalli threw a bullpen session on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Cavalli is continuing to work his way back from Tommy John surgery. He remains on track to return at some point in the middle of the season for the Nationals.

Cade Cavalli reported to Nationals camp healthy and ready to participate.

Fantasy Impact

Cavalli threw his first bullpen session on Monday as he is 11 months removed from Tommy John surgery. He is expected to throw off a mound three times a week until he’s cleared to face live hitters. He remains on track to return to the mound around June.

Cade Cavalli was diagnosed with a grade 3 sprain of his UCL. He will need Tommy John surgery and will miss the entire 2023 season.

Fantasy Impact

Cavalli left his last start after feeling discomfort in his elbow. This is tough news for the 24-year-old top prospect who likely would have had a shot at a rotation spot to start the season. He will be out for the entire 2023 season and will miss some time in 2024 as well.