Cade Cavalli

Cade Cavalli has signed a one-year deal to remain with the Washington Nationals and to avoid arbitration. The deal is worth $862,500 with a $4 million club option ($7,500 buyout) for 2027.

Fantasy Impact

Cavalli made 10 starts for the Nationals last season and went 3-1 with a 4.25 ERA in 48.2 innings. It was his first major league action since 2022 when he made his MLB debut with Washington. Once a top-30 MLB prospect, Cavalli has a 3.93 ERA in four minor league seasons, striking out 371 in 302.2 innings. Cavalli will occupy one of Washington's rotation spots to being the 2026 season.

Cade Cavalli allowed two earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out six over four innings in Friday's loss to the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s outing, Cavalli has a 4.25 ERA and 1.48 WHIP with a 3-1 record across 10 starts this season.

Cade Cavalli allowed no earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out three over five innings in Saturday's victory against the Mets.

Fantasy Impact

The right-hander continues a steady stretch on the mound, allowing two runs or less in three of his last four starts for the Nationals. After yesterday’s performance, Cavalli has a 4.23 ERA and 1.43 WHIP to go with a 3-1 record across nine starts this season.

Cade Cavalli allowed two runs on six hits over five innings in a win on Monday against the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

Cavalli added one strikeout and one walk, while throwing just 61 pitches. He could be on the streaming radar in his next start against the Pirates.

Cade Cavalli allowed two earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out six over five innings in the Nationals’ 5-2 win over the Marlins on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Cavalli was sharp, limiting damage while generating six punchouts. He improved his season ERA to 4.85 with a 1.48 WHIP and 28 strikeouts across 29 2/3 innings. Though not a consistent fantasy option yet, he's showing flashes of streamable upside, especially in deeper formats.