The Washington Nationals and RHP Cade Cavalli have agreed to a one-year contract, avoiding salary arbitration. The deal is worth $862,500, with a 2027 club option valued at $4 million and a buyout of $7,500. This agreement comes after Cavalli filed for $900,000, with the Nationals offering $825,000. Despite the initial gap, the buyout guarantees Cavalli a total of $870,000. The 27-year-old pitcher demonstrated resilience, posting a 3-1 record with a 4.25 ERA in 10 starts following Tommy John surgery in March 2023. His big-league debut in 2022 was less successful, as he surrendered seven runs and six hits in 4 1/3 innings. In his career, Cavalli has a 3-2 record and a 5.09 ERA across 11 starts. This contract marks a significant step for Cavalli, who now aims to build on his recent success and establish himself as a reliable contributor to the Nationals' pitching rotation.
