Cade Cavalli receives 7-game suspension following brawl with Red Sox
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 10:20 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
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.
- •Cade Cavalli suspended for seven games after June 30 brawl
- •Willson Contreras received the same seven-game suspension
- •Miles Mikolas received five games, Nate Eaton three
- •Cavalli expressed regret for his language used during the incident
- •Debate over the harshness of the suspension in comparison to past cases
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — Cade Cavalli suspended 7 games with MLB dropping an unusually harsh penalty
"The Washington Nationals were dealt a blow as ace pitcher Cade Cavalli was given an extreme 7 game suspension
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