Right-hander Cade Cavalli and the Washington Nationals reached a one-year contract agreement worth $870,000, avoiding salary arbitration. Cavalli, eligible for arbitration for the first time, requested $900,000 while the team offered $825,000, with the final salary set at $862,500. The deal includes a $4 million team option for 2027 with a $7,500 buyout. Cavalli, recovering from Tommy John surgery, made his big league return on August 6 after a challenging minor league season.
