Nationals shut down Cade Cavalli for final week of 2026 season
Washington is protecting Cavalli after a breakout 2026 campaign in which he set a new career high in innings pitched.
The Washington Nationals have shut down starter Cade Cavalli for the remainder of the 2026 season. The move is precautionary, coming after Cavalli logged a career-high innings total during what was described as a major breakout year. The team is prioritizing his long-term health heading into the offseason. Cavalli will not make any further starts or appearances this season.
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