Cade Cavalli Named Nationals Opening Day Starter After Strong Spring Outing

The Nationals have named Cade Cavalli their Opening Day starter for March 26 against the Cubs. Cavalli, 27, is returning from Tommy John surgery and impressed in his latest spring start, tossing three hitless innings with two strikeouts against the Cardinals. He successfully utilized a new sweeper pitch, which he threw 25% of the time, to combat right-handed hitters. Cavalli expressed honor at the assignment, marking a significant milestone in his recovery from a two-season injury layoff.