The Washington Nationals agreed to a four-year contract extension with right-hander Cade Cavalli that includes a club option for 2031. Reports valued the agreement at $47 million, with the total rising to $70 million over five seasons if Washington exercises the option. Cavalli, 28, has rebounded from arm injuries, including Tommy John surgery (elbow-ligament reconstruction) in March 2023. After missing two full campaigns and making 10 starts late in 2025, he has gone 12-5 with a 3.12 ERA in 31 starts this season. He ranks fourth in the National League with 194 strikeouts and has a 1.17 WHIP in 164 2/3 innings. In 42 career starts for Washington, Cavalli is 15-7 with a 3.60 ERA. He is scheduled to start Friday night against the host St. Louis Cardinals.