Cade Cavalli Fantasy Stats

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli got the Opening Day nod versus the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. The right-hander didn't work deep into the game as he only threw 3.2 innings before getting pulled at 75 pitches. He allowed three runs (two earned), on three hits, with three walks, and five strikeouts in the no-decision. The former first-round pick registered a 4.25 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, and a 40:15 K/BB ratio across 10 starts last season. Cavalli showed some promising signs here, but he will have a tough challenge against the Philadelphia Phillies during his next time out. Fantasy managers should keep their eye on Cavalli right now.

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli concluded a terrific stretch of spring training games on Saturday. Cavalli tossed five shutout innings with three hits, zero walks, and one strikeout against the New York Mets. His final Grapefruit League stat line includes four starts, 14 innings, one run, zero earned runs, four hits, two hit batters, one walk, and nine strikeouts. Outside of the low strikeout rate, it was a phenomenal spring for Cavalli, who will start for the Nats on Opening Day after MacKenzie Gore was traded away. In his first real taste of MLB action last year, Cavalli made 10 starts with a 3.93 xFIP, 7.44 K/9, 2.77 BB/9, and a 54.8% ground ball rate. He ranks #77 among starting pitchers in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings for 2026.

Washington Nationals right-hander Cade Cavalli, who will start on Opening Day on March 26 against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, continues to boost his fantasy baseball stock going into the 2026 season with a strong spring performance. Cavalli, 27, has allowed just an unearned run on one hit while walking two and striking out nine in nine innings over his three Grapefruit League starts. The former first-round pick in 2020 out of the University of Oklahoma made his major-league debut in 2022 (one start), but he didn't return to the majors until 2025 after multiple setbacks following Tommy John surgery in 2023. In his 10 starts last year, he went 3-1 with a 4.25 ERA and 1.48 WHIP with 40 strikeouts and 15 walks in 48 2/3 innings. Not only did Cavalli look solid in his return in the second half of 2025, but he also displayed better velocity than before his right-elbow surgery. With strong results this spring, Cavalli's fantasy ADP is on the rise as an intriguing late-round flier for starting pitching depth in mixed leagues.

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli has avoided arbitration and agreed to a deal with the organization. The right-hander requested $900,000 from the Nats, while the team countered at $825,000. They've agreed to a one-year, $862,500 deal, which includes a $4 million club option for 2027. Cavalli is a former first-round pick of the Nats from the 2020 draft. Before 2025, Cavalli only made one start for the Nats, but got a larger opportunity last season. He registered a 4.25 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, and 40/15 K/BB ratio across 10 starts in 2025. The 27-year-old is expected to be in the Opening Day rotation and should be monitored as a potential breakout candidate.

The Washington Nationals will call up right-hander Cade Cavalli from Triple-A Rochester to start against the Athletics on Wednesday, Grant Paulsen of 106.7 The Fan reports. It'll be the first appearance in the bigs for Cavalli since he made one start in 2022. The former first-round pick from the 2020 draft missed all of 2023 and most of 2024 after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Cavalli, 26, has come back to make 15 starts and throw 65 innings at the Triple-A level this season, but he has posted a bloated 6.09 ERA with a 1.45 WHIP and 72 strikeouts against 27 walks. While Cavalli doesn't look like a great option against an Athletics offense that ranks 12th in wOBA and 14th in runs scored, the out-of-contention Nats want to give him another look in the majors post-surgery.

Washington Nationals pitching prospect Cade Cavalli allowed seven runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out two in 3.2 innings in a loss against Triple-A Worcester. Cavalli generated only four swings-and-misses on 44 swings in this one, good for just a nine percent whiff rate. The right-hander now has consecutive starts in which he has surrendered seven runs, the most he has allowed in a game all season. Cavalli was coming off a rough month of June, where he held a 5.64 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 22.1 innings, and his first start in July will leave a mark. There were some whispers of Cavalli being promoted to join the Nationals rotation, but poor outings like this one leave some doubt for that to happen in the immediate future.

Washington Nationals pitching prospect Cade Cavalli allowed three hits and one walk with 10 strikeouts over five scoreless innings on Wednesday against Triple-A Columbus. Cavalli earned the win in dominant fashion, throwing 51 of his 70 pitches for strikes. He relied heavily on his curveball, which accounted for seven of his 10 swings and misses. Cavalli continues to stack encouraging outings, as he has allowed one walk in each of his past three outings while striking out 23. With his strong stuff, the improved control is a key to watch for him moving forward. He could be a part of the Nationals' rotation sometime this summer and would be worth a speculative pickup for his upside.

Washington Nationals pitching prospect Cade Cavalli picked up the win on Thursday, allowing one run on four hits and one walk in five innings against Triple-A Syracuse. He struck out five. The lone blemish for the right-hander was a solo home run in the bottom of the third inning. The 26-year-old built up to 71 pitches in this outing. Cavalli has struggled overall in May, with a 5.40 ERA and 1.54 WHIP. Cavalli's command remains in question because while his stuff is electric, he has posted consistently high walk rates in the minors. If he can continue to stack performances like this, he'd become a solid add if he were called up to start in the Nationals' rotation.

Washington Nationals right-handed pitching prospect Cade Cavalli (elbow) will make the start for Triple-A Rochester on Friday, according to The Washington Post's Spencer Nusbaum. Cavalli had to skip just one start after exiting his outing early on April 29 due to arm fatigue. The team's No. 7 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, continues to rehab from Tommy John surgery. In his three minor-league rehab starts to this point (one each with Single-A Fredericksburg, Double-A Harrisburg and Rochester, Cavalli has allowed three earned runs on six hits while walking four and striking out nine in 11 innings. The former 22nd overall pick in 2020 out of Oklahoma made his big-league debut in 2022, giving up seven earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work before getting injured. The Nats aren't going to rush him back in 2025, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to return until some point in the second half.

Washington Nationals right-hander Cade Cavalli (elbow) is moving his minor-league rehab assignment to Double-A Harrisburg and will make his next start on Thursday. In his first rehab start while recovering from Tommy John surgery, Cavalli threw four shutout innings with one hit allowed, two walks and three strikeouts for Single-A Fredericksburg. The former first-rounder made his major-league debut back in 2022 with the Nationals but allowed seven earned runs in 4 1/3 innings in his lone start before missing most of the last two seasons due to right-elbow issues. Because of his extended layoff, the 26-year-old is likely going to spend all 30 days on his rehab assignment before the Nationals decide what to do with him. When he's ready to come off the 15-day injured list, there's a good chance Cavalli will be sent to Triple-A Rochester.