Nats Name Two of Three Weekend Starters vs Reds, Third Slot Open
Washington has confirmed Cavalli and Alvarez for the upcoming Reds series but has not yet named a third starter.
The Washington Nationals have announced their pitching plans for the weekend series against Cincinnati, slotting Cavalli and Alvarez as two of the three starters. The third starting assignment remains TBA, signaling either uncertainty or a decision not yet made public. The incomplete rotation could indicate an injury concern, a roster move in progress, or a strategic hold. Beat reporter Mark Zuckerman reported the news directly from the Nationals.
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