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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Cade Cavalli, 27-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Washington Nationals, has shown mixed performance over his recent starts. After struggling early in May with command issues and allowing 6 runs in 4 innings against Minnesota (1-2 record), Cavalli has rebounded strongly. Most recently, he took a shutout into the 7th inning against Baltimore, allowing only 3 runs on 8 hits with 8 strikeouts over 6.1 innings in a dominant 13-3 Nationals victory. Over 9 starts to open the season, Cavalli has allowed 2 or fewer earned runs in 7 of 9 outings. He carries a 4.02 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, and 44:18 K:BB ratio across 40.1 innings with a 2-2 record.
Strengths
- + Strong recent performance with shutout into 7th inning
- + Consistent ability to limit runs (7 of 9 starts with 2 or fewer earned runs)
- + Generated 12 swinging strikes in recent outing
- + Struck out 10 batters in consecutive starts earlier in season
- + Improved command and execution in latest start
- + Capable of pitching deep into games
Weaknesses
- - Inconsistent command at times (3 walks in loss to Minnesota)
- - Unraveled in 4th inning against Twins with poor command
- - 1-2 record despite solid ERA
- - Fell one out short of quality start in one recent outing
- - Struggles with consistency between starts
About
Cade Cavalli is a sp for the Washington Nationals.
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