Cade Cavalli shut down by Washington Nationals for remainder of season

Cade Cavalli Washington Nationals MLB contract extension pitcher shutdown MLB lockout

The Washington Nationals have decided to shut down starting pitcher Cade Cavalli for the remainder of the 2026 season. The decision follows a highly productive year for the right-hander, who pitched 169.2 innings, recorded 200 strikeouts, and finished with a 13-5 record and a 3.02 ERA.

By ending his season now, the team aims to manage his workload and mitigate injury risks, particularly given his history of shoulder inflammation and Tommy John surgery. Cavalli's final appearance was a five-inning shutout performance against the St. Louis Cardinals.

In conjunction with his performance, details of Cavalli's new four-year, $47 million contract extension have been revealed. The deal includes annual salaries of $4 million in 2027, $7 million in 2028, $10 million in 2029, and $20 million in 2030, with a 2031 option. Notably, the contract includes a $4 million signing bonus scheduled for November 30, a measure designed to shield the player from potential financial losses in the event of a Major League Baseball lockout during the 2027 season.

Entities

Cade Cavalli · Major League Baseball · St. Louis Cardinals · Washington Nationals

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] Cavalli recorded 200 strikeouts during the 2026 season. bleacherreport.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The contract includes a $4 million signing bonus on November 30 to protect against a potential MLB lockout. bleacherreport.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Washington Nationals have decided to shut down pitcher Cade Cavalli for the remainder of the 2026 season. bleacherreport.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Cavalli finished the season with a 13-5 record and a 3.02 ERA. bleacherreport.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Nationals hold a 2031 option to keep Cavalli for $25 million or buy out the season for $2 million. bleacherreport.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Cavalli pitched 169.2 innings during the 2026 season. bleacherreport.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Cavalli's annual salaries are set at $4 million in 2027, $7 million in 2028, $10 million in 2029, and $20 million in 2030. bleacherreport.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Cavalli signed a four-year, $47 million contract extension. bleacherreport.com

Sources

Yohandy Morales and the bullpen give the Washington Nationals their 75th win of the season [www.federalbaseball.com]

6 days ago

Anthony Molina Making Strong Case for Spot in SF Giants' 2027 Rotation [www.si.com]

6 days ago

Nationals' Cade Cavalli Shields Part of New Contract from Potential MLB Lockout [bleacherreport.com]

6 days ago