Cade Cavalli Dominates Astros, Opening Day Starter Buzz + Nationals First Base & Catcher Battles Heating Up
Cade Cavalli is turning heads in Washington Nationals Spring Training, and the buzz about him starting Opening Day at Wrigley Field is getting louder. In this episode Nats Minutecast we break down Cavalli’s dominant outing against the Houston Astros, what his return from Tommy John surgery means for the Nationals rotation, and why the Opening Day decision might already be made. We also dive into the brewing position battles at first base and catcher, including the competition between Keibert Ruiz and top prospect Harry Ford, and why the Nationals still haven’t solved first base after multiple offseason departures. If you’re a Nats fan looking for Spring Training updates, roster battles, and bold Nationals takes heading into the 2026 MLB season, this episode is for you.
Nats Minutecast with Dan Holmi
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Show Notes
Cade Cavalli is turning heads in Washington Nationals Spring Training, and the buzz about him starting Opening Day at Wrigley Field is getting louder. In this episode of Nats Minutecast, we break down Cavalli’s dominant outing against the Houston Astros, what his return from Tommy John surgery means for the Nationals rotation, and why the Opening Day decision might already be made. We also dive into the brewing position battles at first base and catcher, including the competition between Keibert Ruiz and top prospect Harry Ford, and why the Nationals still haven’t solved first base after multiple offseason departures. If you’re a Nats fan looking for Spring Training updates, roster battles, and bold Nationals takes heading into the 2026 MLB season, this episode is for you.
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