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Fans 10 in first win Cavalli (1-1) tallied the win Wednesday against the Mets, allowing two runs on eight hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out 10.

Impact Although Cavalli gave up a season-high eight hits and served up his first home run of the year, he still put forth perhaps his most impressive showing thus far. The right-hander matched a season high in innings and punchouts, generating 18 whiffs in his second quality start of the year. Cavalli has struggled to work deep into starts consistently, logging only 30.2 innings covering seven outings while posting a shaky 1.66 WHIP, but he does have a 3.82 ERA and a strong 38:14 K:BB ahead of his next matchup versus the Twins.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Brady House hits a grand slam and the Nationals blow out the staggering Mets 14-2 in the rain

Brady House capped a seven-run fourth inning with his first career grand slam and the Washington Nationals routed the reeling New York Mets 14-2 on a rainy night at Citi Field

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

New York Mets and Washington Nationals meet in game 2 of series

The New York Mets lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Washington Nationals

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Ritchie allows HR on first big league pitch, then leads Braves over Nats 7-2 for 8th win in 9 games

JR Ritchie allowed a home run to James Wood on his first major league pitch, then rebounded to allow one more run over seven innings and lead the Atlanta Braves over the Washington...

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Strikes out 10 in no-decision Cavalli did not factor into the decision Thursday against Atlanta. He allowed two runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out 10 over five innings.

Impact While Cavalli failed to get in the win column Thursday, the right-hander turned in one of his better starts of the season, setting a new career-high with 10 strikeouts. Still, the right-hander has struggled to go deep into games early in the season, only pitching into the sixth inning once in six outings. Overall, Cavalli sports a 4.01 ERA with a 1.66 WHIP and 28:12 K:BB across 24.2 innings this year. He's currently slated for a road matchup with the Mets his next time out.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Goes just four innings Saturday Cavalli didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Giants, allowing three runs (one earned) on seven hits and no walks with five strikeouts across four innings.

Impact The Nationals' Opening Day starter, Cavalli has managed to go five innings in just one of his five starts to this point. Saturday marked his first start without walking a batter, but the Giants made Cavalli work deep into at-bats and got his pitch count up to 92 through four frames. Cavalli's five strikeouts matched his season high, but he's not going deep enough into games to be worthy of fantasy starts at the moment. Cavalli owns a 4.12 ERA and 18:12 K:BB across 19.2 innings. Cavalli is slated to face Atlanta in his next start Thursday.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with command in loss Cavalli (0-1) took the loss Monday against the Pirates, allowing four runs on three hits and three walks while striking out two over 1.1 innings.

Impact Cavalli managed to work around early trouble in the first inning when he stranded two runners on base, but things unraveled quickly in the second. The right-hander allowed six straight baserunners, including three walks, as Pittsburgh pushed across four runs and forced his exit, making Monday the shortest start of his young career. The outing highlighted an issue that has followed Cavalli early this season -- traffic on the bases -- as he's managed to retire the side in order just three times through 16 innings. The 27-year-old now owns a 4.60 ERA, 1.72 WHIP and a 13:12 K:BB heading into his next scheduled start against San Francisco, a lineup that has had trouble generating consistent offense so far.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Starters' inability to provide length keeping relief corps on their toes In the early stages of a stretch of 17 games in 17 days that began on Friday, the Nationals’ starting pitchers have been trying to give the...

APRIL 14 • MLB.COM

Paul Skenes and Brandon Lowe lead Pirates to 16-5 rout against Nationals

Paul Skenes allowed one hit in six strong innings and Brandon Lowe homered for the third time in two games, driving in five runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates steamrolled the Washingto...

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Nationals take 3-game road win streak into game against the Pirates

The Washington Nationals visit the Pittsburgh Pirates looking to prolong a three-game road winning streak

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Nationals win 8-6 to complete first sweep of Brewers since 2011

Keibert Ruiz singled home two runs to break an eighth-inning tie and the Washington Nationals defeated Milwaukee 8-6 to complete their first series sweep of the Brewers in 15 years

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Early exit in no-decision Cavalli didn't factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits and four walks over 4.2 innings in a 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Cardinals. He struck...

Impact The right-hander was able to limit the damage over his 94 pitches (53 strikes), but it was another inefficient performance from Cavalli. He's lasted five innings only once in his first three starts this season, and while Cavalli does sport a 2.51 ERA through 14.1 innings, his 1.47 WHIP and 11:9 K:BB are far less appealing for fantasy GMs. Cavalli will try to secure his first win of 2026 in his next outing, which is set to come on the road early next week in Pittsburgh.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals rally against Nationals' struggling bullpen for 7-6 victory in 10 innings

Thomas Saggese hit a go-ahead double in the 10th inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied for a 7-6 win over the Washington Nationals

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Doesn't factor in decision Cavalli did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Phillies, allowing one run on five hits and two walks while striking out three across six innings.

Impact Cavalli recorded his first quality start of the season, and this was a far better showing than his opening effort against the Cubs, where he allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits and three walks across 3.2 frames back on Opening Day. Cavalli made 10 starts last season, posting a 4.25 ERA with a 1.48 WHIP and 40:15 K:BB across 48.2 innings, and he's opened the 2026 campaign with three earned runs on eight hits and five walks so far in 2026. His 8:5 K:BB, as well as the fact that he's hit two batters and tossed a wild pitch through 9.2 innings, suggest the command and control could be an issue for Cavalli.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Crawford and Edmundo Sosa lead Phillies past Nationals in 10 innings

Rookie Justin Crawford had an RBI single in the 10th inning after the Philadelphia Phillies rallied from a four-run deficit for a 6-5 victory over the Washington Nationals

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Goes 3.2 innings in opener Cavalli did not factor into the decision Thursday against the Cubs, allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits and three walks across 3.2 innings. He struck out five.

Impact Making his first Opening Day start, Cavalli was limited to 75 pitches Thursday in an eventual 10-4 Nationals victory. The 27-year-old Cavalli made 10 starts last season, posting a 4.25 ERA with a 1.48 WHIP and 40:15 K:BB across 48.2 innings. He's currently slated to face the Phillies on the road his next time out.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals beat Cubs 10-4 on opening day for manager Blake Butera's first win with the team

Brady House, Joey Wiemer and Jacob Young homered for Washington on opening day, and the Nationals beat Alex Bregman and the Chicago Cubs 10-4 for manager Blake Butera’s first win w...

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Nationals' Cade Cavalli has done the near-impossible | Sporting News This seemed like it would never happen.

MARCH 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cubs host the Nationals in the season opener

The Chicago Cubs host the Washington Nationals for the season opener

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Blanks Mets in final tuneup Cavalli allowed three hits over five scoreless innings during Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets. He struck out one without walking a batter.

Impact The right-hander was facing a lineup that featured only one likely Opening Day starter in rookie Carson Benge, but Cavalli didn't play down to his competition in his final start of the spring. The 27-year-old right-hander tossed 47 of 71 pitches for strikes and topped out at 97.4 mph before losing a bit of steam in his final inning of work. Cavalli will take the mound for the Nationals on Opening Day against the Cubs as he looks to finally break through after being the 22nd overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Boyd named Cubs' Opening Day starter Back from the World Baseball Classic, Matthew Boyd on Thursday was named the Opening Day starter for the Cubs on March 26, when they'll face...

MARCH 12 • MLB.COM

Nats reward Cavalli with first Opening Day start The Nationals announced right-hander Cade Cavalli will be the club's Opening Day starter against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on March 26. This...

MARCH 11 • MLB.COM

Draws Opening Day start The Nationals named Cavalli their Opening Day starter Wednesday.

Impact Injuries forced Cavalli to wait nearly three years in between major-league appearances, but he showed promise in his 10 starts with the Nationals in 2025 with a 4.25 ERA and 40:15 K:BB over 48.2 innings. The 27-year-old sported better velocity last season than he showed prior to Tommy John surgery and has some breakout potential in 2026. Cavalli will take on the Cubs at Wrigley Field on March 26.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Right-hander Zack Littell and Washington Nationals finalize $7 million, 1-year contract

Right-hander Zack Littell and the Washington Nationals have finalized a $7 million, one-year contract

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

RHP Zack Littell agrees to 1-year contract with the Washington Nationals, AP source says

Zack Littell has a new home after agreeing to a one-year contract with the Washington Nationals

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

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