Overview
- Manager Blake Butera publicly endorsed Cavalli as the rotation’s top option, praising his character and pitching.
- The Opening Day assignment comes early in his career, with roughly 12 Major League starts following his Aug. 6, 2025 return after 1,076 days out.
- He entered Wednesday with no earned runs and a .056 opponent average over two Grapefruit League starts, touching 98.6 mph with his fastball.
- Hours after the announcement, he threw three no-hit innings against the Cardinals in spring action, striking out two.
- Cavalli features an upper-90s fastball and curveball and has added a sweeper this spring to better counter right-handed hitters.