Washington Nationals Rotation STRUGGLES—Cade Cavalli & Josiah Gray Must Rise To The Occasion

Washington Nationals fans brace for a bumpy start as the pitching staff faces uncertainty. Can Cade Cavalli and Josiah Gray become reliable arms, or will the lack of elite arms plague the rotation all season? Ryan Clary breaks down the depth chart after the MacKenzie Gore trade, assessing the upside of newcomers like Foster Griffin and Brad Lord while questioning whether the Nats will chase veteran talent before Opening Day. Bullpen woes persist as Ryan Clary spotlights Clayton Beeter’s closing potential, the development of Cole Henry and Griff McGarry, and the uphill battle to recover from the National League’s worst relief corps. Key prospects, including Seaver King, headline a spring roster loaded with intrigue. Are these young talents the fix Washington needs, or will familiar struggles define the 2026 campaign?00:00 Nationals' Pitching Woes Analysis03:52 "Nationals' Potential: Cavalli's Next Gear"10:07 "Nationals' Rotation and Bullpen Woes"16:54 "Nationals' Pitching Prospects Update"20:46 "Nationals Roster and Spring Preview"25:18 Nationals' Exciting Outfield Prospects Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.