Cade Cavalli Extension and A Nationals Win | September 19, 2026 | Morning Briefing

Washington Nationals Extend Cade Cavalli Through 2030, Add 2031 Club Option

Start your day with the latest Washington Nationals stories, notes, headlines and more for Saturday, September 19, 2026

Washington Nationals Extend Cade Cavalli Through 2030, Add 2031 Club Option

The Washington Nationals have agreed to a four-year contract extension with right-hander Cade Cavalli through 2030, including a club option for 2031.

Three Things To Know This Morning

Three things to know this morning

Washington Nationals take the series opener last night against the St. Louis Cardinals
The Washington Nationals opened their final road trip of the 2026 season in emphatic fashion Friday night, rolling past the St. Louis Cardinals, 9–1.
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Tonight's Pitching Matchups
Tonight, the Washington Nationals are scheduled to send left handed pitcher Andrew Alvarez to the mound who has a 2-6 record and an 3.35 ERA. The Nationals are scheduled to face right handed pitcher Michael McGreevy who has a 7-9 record and a 3.83 ERA.
Rochester Red Wings fall to the Buffalo Bisons
Rochester lost to Buffalo 7-1. Rochester only had 4 baserunners tonight. They had 2 hits and 2 walks. Trey Lipscomb had a single and a walk.
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What To Watch

Can the offense keep it rolling?

Set up the matchup, player trend, or tactical note that frames the day.

Injury / Roster Notes

LHP PJ Poulin

Injury: Left flexor strain
IL date: July 19, retroactive to July 16 (transferred to 60-day IL on Aug. 2)
Expected return: September
Status: Strengthening and progressing through a throwing program. (Last updated: Aug. 28)