The Cavalli Has Arrived (delayed until 2024) - Cade Cavalli

[nobleisthyname]

Might be the most disappointing part of the season.

[imref]

He's the new Mason Denaburg. Rumors of his existence are much exaggerated.

at least Denaburg has been pitching all season.

[Slateman]

Might be the most disappointing part of the season.

Yep. Not knowing what you have in Gray and Cavalli is a huge issuen

[imref]

not listed as starting tonight for Wilmington.

[SkinsNatFan21RIP]

At this point I have to believe Cavalli is done.

[CoryTheFormerExposFan]

At this point I have to believe Cavalli is done.

This year, sure.  Doesn’t mean he’s “done” for good.  Look at Crochet as an example of a top prospect who took years to get healthy and breakout.  You can’t put Cavalli in ink as a long-term anchor of the rotation.  That’s why you want a system stocked with arms, because there will be attrition due to injury or guys that just are busts.  We’re going to need to acquire a number 2 type guy at least, but we are building depth.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

well, it'd be a darn shame to get Henry and Cavalli, and even Cronin, so close to MLB and not get anything out of them. Henry had devastating stuff, and Cavalli looked very good.

[IanRubbish]

well, it'd be a darn shame to get Henry and Cavalli, and even Cronin, so close to MLB and not get anything out of them. Henry had devastating stuff, and Cavalli looked very good.

Of all the mishaps of the last few years, the failures of the overhyped pitching prospects is not one to be concerned about.  We've got late rounders like Irvin and Parker performing way above expectations, likely due to Doo, and a very promising prospect in AAA with 18th rounder Brad Lord.   If we start judging these guys by what they do, not where they're drafted, doesn't look as bad. 

[Slateman]

well, it'd be a darn shame to get Henry and Cavalli, and even Cronin, so close to MLB and not get anything out of them. Henry had devastating stuff, and Cavalli looked very good.

Cronin is pitching in high A. Doing well.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Cronin is pitching in high A. Doing well.

We can hope, but the injuries cost him 2-3 years. All of these guys were either called up or about to be called up with elite stuff.

[imref]

Blanco says cavalli is back in dc

[aspenbubba]

About two weeks ago  in another thread I stated that Cavalli will not start a game before mid -Sept and after that date it will only be two abbreviated appearances. I’m now thinking I was a little optimistic.

[Slateman]

https://www.masnsports.com/blog/gallo-nearing-rehab-assignment-cavalli-still-waiting-to-ramp-up

The original plan was for Cavalli, now 16 months removed from his surgery, to go to West Palm Beach, Fla., while the Nats were on the road last week to ramp up again after not going much over the last month following a case of the flu and “dead arm.” But he was back in the Nats clubhouse this afternoon after staying in D.C. with the Nats strength and conditioning staff here.

He had made four rehab starts, but was shut down in late June when he got sick.

“We wanted him to work here with our strength and conditioning guy that we have here,” Martinez said. “Then we're gonna get him back, but I think he's gonna leave soon here to go back to West Palm Beach and get ready. We gotta get him throwing again.”

The skipper didn’t have an idea of how soon Cavalli would start throwing again, but he insisted the 25-year-old right-hander did not suffer another setback.

Season is done. And his career as a starter is probably done.

[IanRubbish]

Season is done. And his career as a starter is probably done.

Yes, I'm saying it - I agree with Slate.

[Elvir Ovcina]

Yes, I'm saying it - I agree with Slate.

Me as well.  Dude is 16 months off TJ and he's not anywhere close to returning.  For comparison, the org had two other guys have TJ the same week and both are back and pitching effectively in the minors.

This year, sure.  Doesn’t mean he’s “done” for good.  Look at Crochet as an example of a top prospect who took years to get healthy and breakout.  You can’t put Cavalli in ink as a long-term anchor of the rotation.  That’s why you want a system stocked with arms, because there will be attrition due to injury or guys that just are busts.  We’re going to need to acquire a number 2 type guy at least, but we are building depth.

Yes, Crochet has completed the entire arc of dominant MLB reliever to surgery, missing a year, to good MLB starter.  But I remember watching him blow guys away in the COVID season. 

Cavalli has one MLB appearance.  It was two years ago.

Garrett Crochet is nearly a year younger than Cade Cavalli.  Hell, Juan Soto is younger than Cavalli.

[imref]

Cavalli was out on the field to celebrate Call's walk-off tonight.

[Kevrock]

This year, sure.  Doesn’t mean he’s “done” for good.  Look at Crochet as an example of a top prospect who took years to get healthy and breakout.  You can’t put Cavalli in ink as a long-term anchor of the rotation.  That’s why you want a system stocked with arms, because there will be attrition due to injury or guys that just are busts.  We’re going to need to acquire a number 2 type guy at least, but we are building depth.

Vocal portions of this site claim someone else is done every week.

[Slateman]

Crochet made it back the next season after TJS.

[Slateman]

Threw a bullpen session yesterday for the coaching staff. Unlikely he pitches in another game this season.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Threw a bullpen session yesterday for the coaching staff. Unlikely he pitches in another game this season.

if he's sound, do you think they'd send him to the AFL just to get in a few games before shutting down for the winter? Maybe he does that in the florida complex.

[imref]

Cavalli interview:
https://x.com/masnNationals/status/1831460584233009337/mediaViewer?currentTweet=1831460584233009337&currentTweetUser=masnNationals

[Slateman]

if he's sound, do you think they'd send him to the AFL just to get in a few games before shutting down for the winter? Maybe he does that in the florida complex.

I don't believe he's eligible.

I guess they'll give him some live hitters in West Palm and see him next year. Probably work him back slowly.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

I guess they'll give him some live hitters in West Palm and see him next year. Probably work him back slowly.

There's also the balance between having him face live hitters and getting him proper rest and training to prep for the next season. Tough call.

[Slateman]

There's also the balance between having him face live hitters and getting him proper rest and training to prep for the next season. Tough call.

Whatever they decide, they can't pencil him in as the number 5 starter next year. At best, he's 7th on the depth chart. Realistically, you're probably not comfortable calling him up to the big leagues until mid June next year.

[imref]

I don't believe he's eligible.

I guess they'll give him some live hitters in West Palm and see him next year. Probably work him back slowly.

Any player in the organization is eligible to play in the AFL as of 2021.

https://www.thecubreporter.com/book/export/html/3812