The Nationals' No. 1-ranked prospect, Travis Sykora, will undergo Tommy John Surgery in August, likely sidelining him for the entire 2026 season, the team announced on Monday.

Tekoah Roby, the St. Louis Cardinals' second ranked pitching prospect, could be out until 2027 due to a reported need for Tommy John surgery.

The Nationals announced to reporters Monday that pitching prospect Travis Sykora will require Tommy John surgery. He will miss the remainder of this season and probably all of 2026 as well. Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com was among those to relay the news.