Baseball Weekly Availability Report: Key Players Out, Questionable for FSU-Virginia Series

Top-10 ACC matchup between No. 7 Florida State and No. 10 Virginia sees several key injuries and absences.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 3:21pm

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The initial availability report for the upcoming Florida State-Virginia baseball series has been released, with several key players listed as out or questionable for the top-10 ACC matchup. Notable absences include FSU's Myles Bailey, Jace Estes, Nathan Cmeyla, and Payton Manca, while Chase Williams is listed as questionable. On the Virginia side, LJ Edwards and Tommy Roldan are both out.

Why it matters

Injuries and player availability can significantly impact the outcome of high-profile college baseball series, especially between two top-10 ranked teams. The status of these key players will be crucial in determining the competitive balance and potential storylines of the FSU-Virginia matchup.

The details

Florida State will be without several regular starters, including catcher Nathan Cmeyla, who has not played since being scratched from the lineup prior to a recent Duke game. Outfielder Myles Bailey is out for the season after suffering a right ankle injury, while infielder Jace Estes and pitcher Payton Manca are also sidelined. Chase Williams' status is uncertain after he was removed from a game earlier this week with an ankle issue. On the Virginia side, outfielders LJ Edwards and Tommy Roldan have combined for just one appearance this season and will both miss the series.

  • The FSU-Virginia series begins on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
  • Myles Bailey's season-ending ankle injury occurred against Duke on an unspecified date.
  • Jace Estes has been out since colliding with a teammate on February 21, 2026.
  • Nathan Cmeyla was last in the lineup on an unspecified date prior to the Duke series.
  • Payton Manca has not pitched since his third appearance on February 25, 2026.

The players

Myles Bailey

A Florida State outfielder who suffered a season-ending right ankle injury.

Jace Estes

A Florida State infielder who has been out since colliding with a teammate on February 21.

Nathan Cmeyla

Florida State's starting catcher who has not played since being scratched from the lineup prior to a recent Duke game.

Payton Manca

A Florida State pitcher who has not pitched since his third appearance on February 25.

Chase Williams

A Florida State infielder who is listed as questionable after being removed from a recent game with an ankle issue.

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What they’re saying

“He's coming, he's going to start throwing, he's going to be okay... he needs rest, he's not injured. It's just something he was strained with, he's going to be fine. It's not really an injury. He's doing all the stuff and he's going to start throwing again, so we'll see him pitch this year.”

— Link Jarrett, Florida State Head Coach

“Williams is 'okay' and they will see how he is in pre-game. His x-rays came back completely fine per the head coach.”

— Link Jarrett, Florida State Head Coach

What’s next

The FSU-Virginia series begins on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and will be televised on ACC Network.

The takeaway

Injuries to key players on both sides will be a major storyline heading into this top-10 ACC baseball matchup between Florida State and Virginia. The availability and status of these injured athletes could significantly impact the competitive balance and outcome of the series.