# Washington Nationals Cade Cavalli contract extension

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/washington-nationals-cade-cavalli-contract-extension
> Updated: 2026-09-22T15:45:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Following a breakout season, the Washington Nationals agreed to a four-year, $47 million contract extension with right-handed pitcher Cade Cavalli. The deal, which covers 2027 through 2030 and includes a club option for 2031, was established after Cavalli posted a 12-5 record and 194 strikeouts.

Shortly after the extension was announced, the Nationals decided to shut Cavalli down for the remainder of the 2026 season to manage his workload and mitigate injury risks. This decision follows a highly productive campaign in which he pitched 169.2 innings and recorded 200 strikeouts. 

Further details of the contract revealed that annual salaries will scale from $4 million in 2027 to $20 million in 2030. The agreement also includes a $4 million signing bonus scheduled for November 30, intended to protect the player from potential financial losses should a Major League Baseball lockout occur during the 2027 season.

## Claims

- The Washington Nationals have decided to shut down pitcher Cade Cavalli for the remainder of the 2026 season. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Cavalli pitched 169.2 innings during the 2026 season. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Cavalli recorded 200 strikeouts during the 2026 season. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Cavalli finished the season with a 13-5 record and a 3.02 ERA. (single source)
- Cavalli signed a four-year, $47 million contract extension. (single source)
- The contract includes a $4 million signing bonus on November 30 to protect against a potential MLB lockout. (single 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. (single source)
- The Nationals hold a 2031 option to keep Cavalli for $25 million or buy out the season for $2 million. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: Cade Cavalli shut down by Washington Nationals for remainder of season

The Washington Nationals are shutting down pitcher Cade Cavalli for the rest of the 2026 season to prevent injury. Cavalli recently signed a four-year, $47 million contract extension with lockout protections.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cade-cavalli-shut-down-by-washington-nationals-for-remainder-of-season

### 2026-09-17: Washington Nationals extend Cade Cavalli with 4-year, $47 million deal

The Washington Nationals have signed right-handed pitcher Cade Cavalli to a four-year, $47 million contract extension through 2030, with a club option for 2031.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cade-cavalli-nearing-contract-extension-with-washington-nationals

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