Cade Cavalli
#24 SP · Nationals
Height
6'4"
Weight
223 lbs
Age
27
College
Oklahoma
Experience
2 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
C
B+
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Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 19 | 4.7224336 | 4-4 | 86 | 1.5855514 | 0.0 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$870K
Guaranteed
$522K
AAV
$870K/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Performance Analysis
C
FCA+
Cade Cavalli, a second-year starting pitcher for the Washington Nationals, enters his age-27 season still searching for consistency and durability at the major league level. The former first-round pick has shown flashes of the talent that made him a coveted prospect, but his undefined career game total reflects the persistent health and performance challenges that have limited his impact in the rotation. Cavalli's electric stuff—highlighted by a mid-90s fastball and sharp breaking ball—continues to tantalize evaluators, yet his inability to string together extended stretches of effective outings has prevented him from establishing himself as a reliable rotation piece. The Nationals remain patient with the right-hander's development, viewing him as a potential middle-of-the-rotation starter when healthy, though his track record suggests he's still firmly in the developing category rather than an established contributor. With spring training approaching, Cavalli's ability to stay on the field for a full season will be just as important as any mechanical adjustments he makes to his delivery. The organization needs him to prove he can handle a starter's workload before fully committing to his role in their long-term plans.
Fan & Media Sentiment
B+
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Cade Cavalli is drawing widespread praise as the Nationals' emerging ace, with media coverage consistently highlighting his clutch performances in high-leverage situations throughout the season. Beat writers have been particularly impressed with his recent outings, emphasizing his improved strikeout numbers and enhanced arsenal that's caught the attention of fantasy analysts as a reliable streaming option. The public perception around Cavalli has shifted dramatically, with Washington media framing him as the cornerstone of the franchise's rotation rebuild rather than just another prospect. His ability to deliver in crucial matchups has generated positive coverage across local and national outlets, with analysts praising his maturation and command improvements. The overall narrative surrounding Cavalli reflects a young pitcher who has successfully established himself as Washington's rotation leader, earning a solid B+ sentiment grade that reflects growing confidence in his ability to anchor the Nationals' staff moving forward.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 5/5 | vs MIN | L 3-11 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Wed, 4/29 | @ NYM | W 14-2 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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About this player
Cade Cavalli is a player in his 2nd MLB season listed at SP for the Nationals. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every MLB player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for Cade Cavalli: Contract Value Index pending, Performance C, Sentiment B+, Fan Verdict pending.
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