"On Friday night, Cavalli continued his strong spring, throwing 4.0 shutout innings against the Houston Astros, allowing just 1 hit and 1 unearned run while striking out 6 batters and walking none. As could be the theme for the Nationals this season, he got no run support, earning a loss in the game despite not allowing an earned run."
"His stuff has looked fantastic, and his fastball has been averaging around 97 MPH, showing that he is further removed from Tommy John Surgery that held him out for so long. As Mark Zuckerman pointed out on X, Cavalli's total line this spring is very impressive, with 6.0 innings pitched, just 1 hit allowed, 1 walk issued, and 7 strikeouts so far."
"The former Top 100 prospect is starting to look more like the guy who was once one of the most touted pitching prospects in all of baseball, and he seems like he could truly break out this year."
The Washington Nationals are finalizing their Opening Day roster during spring training, with several key positions still being determined. The starting rotation has been particularly competitive, featuring prospects like Cade Cavalli alongside established pitchers Josiah Gray and offseason acquisition Foster Griffin. Cavalli has emerged as a frontrunner for the Opening Day start, demonstrating impressive performances throughout spring. His recent outing against Houston showcased his development, with a fastball averaging 97 MPH indicating full recovery from Tommy John Surgery. His spring statistics include 6.0 innings pitched with just 1 hit allowed, 1 walk, and 7 strikeouts. Currently on a 5-day schedule, Cavalli aligns perfectly for the Opening Day matchup against Chicago.
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