MLB Cuts Suspension for Nationals Pitcher Amid Fan Outcry

WHO:

MLB.com - Cade Cavalli, a right-hander pitcher for the Washington Nationals.

MLB.com - Willson Contreras, first baseman for the Boston Red Sox.

MLB.com - Miles Mikolas, right-hander pitcher for the Washington Nationals.

MLB.com - CJ Abrams, shortstop for the Washington Nationals.

MLB.com - James Wood, outfielder for the Washington Nationals.

MLB.com - Blake Butera, manager of the Washington Nationals.

WHAT:

MLB.com - Cade Cavalli began serving a five-game suspension for his role in a benches-clearing incident.

MLB.com - Cavalli was initially suspended for seven games before the reduction.

MLB.com - Miles Mikolas was also suspended for five games and has appealed the ruling.

MLB.com - Willson Contreras received a seven-game suspension, and Nate Eaton received a three-game suspension, both of which are under appeal.

MLB.com - CJ Abrams was named a National League All-Star for the second time and will start as shortstop.

MLB.com - James Wood was selected as a reserve for the National League All-Star Game.

MLB.com - The Nationals have a record of 46-44, marking their first time above .500 since July 4, 2019.

MLB.com - Abrams has hit .250 with 12 home runs and 40 RBIs this season.

MLB.com - Wood has hit 23 home runs and scored 77 runs this season.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The incident involving Cavalli occurred at Fenway Park.

MLB.com - The 2026 All-Star Game will take place at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The 2026 All-Star Game is scheduled for July 14 at 8 p.m. ET.

MLB.com - Cavalli began his suspension on a Monday following the incident.

WHY:

MLB.com - The suspensions were a result of actions taken during a benches-clearing incident.

HOW:

MLB.com - Cavalli expressed gratitude for the support from teammates and family during the suspension process.

Cade Cavalli of the Washington Nationals has begun serving a five-game suspension following a benches-clearing incident at Fenway Park, a suspension that was initially set for seven games before being reduced. Meanwhile, Willson Contreras of the Boston Red Sox received a seven-game suspension and Miles Mikolas, also from the Nationals, has been suspended for five games and is appealing the ruling. In brighter news for the Nationals, CJ Abrams has been named a National League All-Star for the second time and will start as shortstop in the upcoming All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park on July 14 at 8 p.m. ET.