Cade Cavalli Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 4" / 223 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 8/14/1998 (25)
- Experience
- 1
- College
- Oklahoma
Cade Cavalli Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Cade Cavalli News
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.
Batting Order
1 | CJ Abrams |
2 | Jesse Winker |
3 | Lane Thomas |
4 | Luis García Jr. |
5 | Joey Meneses |
6 | Joey Gallo |
7 | Nick Senzel |
8 | Eddie Rosario |
9 | Riley Adams |
Cade Cavalli Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | CJ Abrams |
2 | Jesse Winker |
3 | Lane Thomas |
4 | Luis García Jr. |
5 | Joey Meneses |
6 | Joey Gallo |
7 | Nick Senzel |
8 | Eddie Rosario |
9 | Riley Adams |
One of the marquee prospects in the Washington Nationals organization, Cade Cavalli (shoulder), is poised to play a vital role in the Nats rotation over the next couple of years. The 24-year-old made the first step by making his pro debut last season which turned out to be a hitter-friendly start. He then succumbed to shoulder inflammation in late August, which caused him to miss the remainder of the season. Cavalli made 20 starts in Triple-A Rochester and molded a 3.71 ERA, 1.175 WHIP, and 104 punchouts. He also fostered a 26.1% strikeout rate with a 3.80 FIP. As of recent news, Cavalli is ready to roll for the upcoming season and is expected to play some form of role in Washington's rotation. According to Nationals manager Dave Martinez, Cavalli is not guaranteed to make the Opening Day rotation. "There's nothing really set in stone," said Martinez. "Everything's wide open." Although, if he gives in to Steamer and displays a 4.47 FIP and 1.39 WHIP, he'll likely contribute from the bullpen until he builds resiliency. Washinton's top pitching prospect will make little impact with a 559.40 ADP in re-draft formats but is an intriguing asset to have in dynasty leagues.