Nationals manager Dave Martinez told reporters after Washington’s top pitching candidate Cade Cavalli suffered a “grade 3 sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament requiring Tommy John surgery.” I was going to be the fifth starting pitcher.” Announced late last week.
The 24-year-old Cavalli, who was named the Nats in the first round in 2020, admitted his obvious and understandable disappointment over injuries that would cost him all of the 2023 season, but said he quickly moved on to accept the reality. rice field.
“I gave myself a little time to cry and be hurt,” Cavalli said. In the words of MLB.com’s Jessica Camerato“But during the meeting with them, it was just like: It was a little flip switch. I’m ready. I’m. I’m ready to rock. I’m back.” I will come and I will get better, I promise.
“It’s adversity,” added Cavalli.
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Although he came close to his goal of becoming a regular starter in the majors, it was a heavy blow to suffer an injury that would take him off the mound this year, but the starter said he now has a new challenge.
“I think that’s the only way you can [view it]’ said Cavalli.
“My way of life is trying to manage everything with a neutral mindset and trying to make the next best choice first. And whatever the doctors and our staff tell me to do, I’m going to do whatever the plan is.”
GM Mike Rizzo, who knows what kind of competition the pitcher has, told reporters he is confident Cavalli will rehab as hard as he prepared for his 23rd season. rice field.
“I know one thing,” Rizzo explained.
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“He’s going to rehab with the same ferocity and demeanor he had when he pitched. He was a little emotional at first, and that’s normal, but I think it’s safe to say this guy is going to be a rehab machine.” increase.
“It’s frustrating for him,” Rizzo said. Words by Mark Zuckerman of MASN“He’s a competitor. I believe he is one of that group and the isolation and loneliness that comes with it. , I’m looking forward to seeing him come out the other side of it and really pull it off again.
