Cavalli Suspension Cut to 5 Games, Starts Monday
The Nationals starter's ban was trimmed from seven games to five, with the team planning a minor rotation swap to cover his absence.
MLB reduced Cade Cavalli's suspension from seven games to five following the Nationals-Red Sox brawl. The ban begins with Washington's Monday series opener against the Astros. Because Cavalli already pitched Sunday and the team has a Thursday off day, the Nationals plan to swap him with Zack Littell for the final two games of the following Yankees series. The practical roster impact is minimal, though Cavalli will forfeit a portion of his salary.
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