Cade Cavalli receives 7-game suspension following brawl with Red Sox

Cade Cavalli of the Washington Nationals was suspended for seven games after a brawl with the Boston Red Sox on June 30, 2026. The incident escalated when Cavalli confronted Willson Contreras after striking him out, leading to significant language and actions on the field. Alongside Cavalli, Contreras also received a seven-game suspension, while others, including Miles Mikolas and Nate Eaton, faced shorter penalties. The severity of Cavalli's suspension has raised questions, especially because he did not physically engage during the confrontation. An appeal may be considered given the length of the penalty relative to his actions.

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