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7 hours ago
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Nationals promote former first round pick in big roster move
The post Nationals promote former first round pick in big roster move appeared first on ClutchPoints. After an MLB trade deadline that made it seem like the Washington Nationals were selling off everyone, the team is now turning to a familiar name for a spark: Cade Cavalli. The Nationals have officially promoted the former first-round pick. He will start Wednesday night at home, according to MLB Network Radio's Grant Paulsen. The move marks the the long-awaited MLB return of Cade Cavalli, capping a frustrating stretch filled with injuries and a determined push to reclaim his place in the majors. Cade Cavalli last pitched in a big league game on August 26, 2022. His debut outing showed flashes of promise but ended with a rough line: 4.1 innings, six strikeouts, and seven earned runs. Just months later, he underwent Tommy John surgery in March 2023, halting his career. It was an all-too-familiar setback that triggered a grueling rehab process. Cade Cavalli's return from injury to form has been far from rushed. He began 2024 ramping up through bullpen sessions and live batting practice before logging competitive innings across multiple minor league levels in 2025. Starting in Single‑A Fredericksburg and eventually working his way to Triple‑A Rochester, Cavalli made 17 total starts this year. Across 74 innings, he posted a 4–7 record, a 5.35 ERA, and tallied 79 strikeouts with a 1.45 WHIP. While the numbers don't leap off the page, Nationals officials stayed focused on key factors. They monitored his health, velocity, and ability to maintain mechanics over extended outings. More importantly, Cavalli showed steady improvement with each level. His fastball velocity climbed back into the upper 90s, and his off-speed arsenal, particularly his curveball, regained bite. By July, the Nationals believed he had cleared all internal checkpoints to justify a promotion. For the Nationals, Cade Cavalli isn't just a depth arm; he's still a central figure in their long-term rotation plans. His return is a major milestone, not only for his own career but for a rebuilding club still seeking foundational pieces. The MLB return of Cade Cavalli to the Nationals is more than a roster move. It's a testament to perseverance after injury and a signal that Nationals youth movement isn't slowing down anytime soon. Related: MLB rumors: The truth behind Padres' MacKenzie Gore trade pursuit
Yahoo
22-07-2025
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Red Sox CBO pulls back curtain on trade deadline plans
The MLB trade deadline is fast approaching and the Red Sox have a chance to be buyers, improve their team and make a postseason run. Boston could use pitching help — both in the starting rotation and the bullpen — and could benefit from a first baseman. Prior to Sunday's 6-1 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow opened up about the July 31 deadline during an appearance on SiriusXM's MLB Network Radio. 'We went into this season taking a very aggressive posture,' he said. 'The moves that we made this winter were those that I think signaled that it's time to compete and that the product we had been putting on the field — the team that we'd been running out there at Fenway — just wasn't good enough for our fans. 'And so, we're approaching the deadline looking for ways to bolster the team given the play over the last month-and-a-half or so,' Breslow continued. Prior to the All-Star break, the Red Sox found themselves on a 10-game losing streak. They lost their first two games out of the break before avoiding the sweep on Sunday. Breslow noted that the Red Sox' needs are 'a little bit fluid,' but wants to make the right moves for the team as they try to get back into the postseason for the first time since 2021. And even though Romy Gonzalez and Abraham Toro have filled in fine in the absence of Triston Casas, Breslow isn't ruling out bringing in someone else to play the position. 'We'll be open-minded about the opportunities to bring in a bat that can play first base,' Breslow said. Earlier this month, Breslow told MassLive's Chris Cotillo Boston's play before the All-Star break gave the team reason to believe it can continue in the second half. 'We want to improve the team. We want to find ways to bolster the group,' Breslow said. 'The play on the field exemplifies that. We've obviously put ourselves in a pretty good spot here with the way that we've been playing over the last few weeks and have reason to believe that we can continue that.' After Sunday's win, the Red Sox are two games behind the second-place New York Yankees in the American League East, and five games behind the Toronto Blue Jays. More Red Sox coverage How Red Sox star Alex Bregman's 'training day' ended in big pinch-hit homer Red Sox lose out on veteran free agent reliever Craig Breslow scouted over weekend (report) Failed bunt led to Boston Red Sox' first lead after 24 innings; 'Big moment' Red Sox pitcher 'with nearly unhittable fastball' cracks MLB's Top 100 prospects MLB insider identifies Red Sox biggest needs ahead of trade deadline Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
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Rays' Shane McClanahan throws off mound; timeline for return is forming
TAMPA —Shane McClanahan could be in line to rejoin the Rays rotation as soon as late July, baseball operations president Erik Neander told MLB Network Radio. McClanahan, 28, is back to full strength and throwing regularly in his return from a triceps nerve issue that has sidelined him since late in spring training. Advertisement McClanahan threw off the mound at a slightly shortened distance Tuesday. If he feels good on Friday, he will throw his first normal bullpen session. The two-time All-Star will have to work through a progression of mound sessions, then live batting practice and a series of rehab games likely starting in late June. 'Where does that lead?' Neander said. 'I think just building out if all goes as planned from this point, probably somewhere in late July or early August, fingers crossed and crossed and crossed. But he's doing well and finally into his formal throwing progression at this point.' McClanahan hasn't pitched in a regular season game since Aug. 2, 2023, sustaining an elbow injury that led to his second career Tommy John surgery. He rehabbed during the 2024 season, entered spring training healthy and pitched well until the nerve issue surfaced in his final start. Advertisement In news on other injured Rays: • Outfielder Jonny DeLuca will be shut down from baseball activities for three more weeks after a second setback in his recovery from the right shoulder strain that has sidelined him since early April. • Reliever Hunter Bigge is over the soreness from the right lat strain that landed him on the injured list in early May but remains shut down from throwing for now. • Infielder Ha-Seong Kim is continuing his rehab assignment as he recovers from right shoulder surgery. He went 2-for-16 in his first five games as the DH and playing second base. His first appearance at shortstop is set for this week. Advertisement • Infielder/outfielder Richie Palacios, who played only one mid-April game after returning from a broken right ring finger and then spraining his right knee, is 'doing well' and 'continuing to make progress' in drills, including baserunning and defense. A wet celebration How did Zack Littell's teammates celebrate his complete game Saturday, the first by a Rays pitcher in nearly four years? Stuffed into a laundry cart for a shower of beer and other liquids, typically the plan for a first win or first save. 'That was fun; you don't get to do many anymore,' Littell said. 'It was cold. It's nice being a little older. I can tell people, 'If you throw ketchup on me, we're going to fight,' which is good.' Rainy days and Wednesdays, Thursdays ... Rain is forecast to be an issue for much of this week's homestand, but manager Kevin Cash and several players said there isn't much they can do except be ready to play whenever the conditions are right. 'I don't think we can plan anything other than show up to the ballpark ready to play and then let MLB and people within stadium ops to handle some of those decisions,' Cash said. Miscellany Former Rays star Evan Longoria on Wednesday will be inducted into the Sports Club of Tampa Bay Hall of Fame as part of a class that includes Lightning coach Jon Cooper, ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale and sports commission head Rob Higgins. Longoria will be honored again before Saturday's game, as he officially retires as a Ray. ... Reliever Pete Fairbanks has organized an event to be held at Saturday's game to raise money and awareness for Turner syndrome, with merchandise available and an auction of baseball memorabilia going live that day. ...Radio broadcaster Andy Freed will recite Lou Gehrig's retirement speech in a pregame presentation Wednesday in partnership with the ALS Foundation. ... Right-hander Kumar Rocker is expected to start Wednesday for the Rangers. Advertisement • • • Sign up for our Sports Today newsletter to get daily updates on the Bucs, Rays, Lightning and college football across Florida. Every weekday, tune into our Sports Day Tampa Bay podcast to hear reporter Rick Stroud break down the biggest stories in Tampa Bay sports. Never miss out on the latest with your favorite Tampa Bay sports teams. Follow our coverage on X and Facebook.
New York Post
25-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Giancarlo Stanton rehab plan coming into focus with Yankees return in sight
Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free DENVER – Giancarlo Stanton is nearing either the second-to-last, or potentially last, stage of his rehab. The Yankees slugger will head to Tampa this week to take live batting practice 'for the next two weeks,' general manager Brian Cashman said Sunday on MLB Network Radio, with a rehab assignment potentially following. 'Very [encouraging],' manager Aaron Boone said Sunday morning at Coors Field. 'I feel like G's been doing well now for a while, so getting him built up will be the next key. Live at-bats on the horizon here and see where we go from there.' Giancarlo Stanton is working toward his season debut. JASON SZENES/NY POST Boone indicated that the Yankees have still not made a final decision on whether Stanton, who has been dealing with tennis elbow in both arms since he arrived at spring training, will need a rehab assignment. The veteran DH has avoided them at times in recent years, instead getting enough at-bats off the Trajekt pitching machine (which simulates pitches from real major leaguers) to come back without one – helped by the fact that he does not need to play the field. 'He'll certainly be part of that [decision],' Boone said. 'We'll figure out what's best. Just want to make sure he's game-ready when he comes. Obviously that looks a little bit different for him in that he's not playing the field. But you still want to get him built up properly and give him somewhat of a spring training simulation, even though his looks different than most guys.' If everyone stays healthy until Stanton comes back – with Jazz Chisholm Jr. expected to return from his oblique strain before then – the Yankees will have some decisions to make on both their roster and lineup in terms of playing time Stanton during a May 6, 2025 game. Robert Sabo for NY Post But Boone the Yankees will cross that bridge once Stanton shows he is ready to be activated off the 60-day IL.
