Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 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 a loss to the Twins (4 IP, 3 ER, 3 BB, 2 K), Cavalli has rebounded strongly. He delivered a dominant performance against the Orioles on May 16, taking a shutout into the 7th inning with 8 strikeouts over 6.1 innings. Over 9 starts to open the 2026 season, Cavalli has allowed 2 or fewer earned runs in 7 of 9 outings. Current season stats: 4.02 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, 44:18 K:BB ratio across 40.1 innings with a 2-2 record.
Strengths
- + Strong strikeout ability - recorded 10 K in consecutive starts earlier in season
- + Dominant recent performance vs Orioles with shutout through 6 innings
- + Consistent ability to limit runs - 7 of 9 starts with 2 or fewer earned runs
- + Improved command and control in recent outings
- + Pitching deep into games - reached 7th inning in latest start
- + Young age (27) with room for continued development
Weaknesses
- - Inconsistent performance early in May with command struggles
- - Loss to Twins showing vulnerability to weak competition
- - Unraveled in 4th inning vs Twins with 3 walks and fielding error
- - 1-2 record despite solid ERA suggests run support issues
- - Moderate WHIP of 1.59 indicates room for improvement in pitch efficiency
About
Cade Cavalli is a sp for the Washington Nationals.
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