3 Guardians pitchers who they should lock up after Nationals set tone with Cade Cavalli

The Washington Nationals agreed to a four-year contract extension with starting pitcher Cade Cavalli guaranteeing $47 million, with a 2031 club option that could raise the total to $70 million. The move is viewed as setting a potential precedent for the Cleveland Guardians to negotiate contract extensions with their own pitching staff during the upcoming offseason.

Cavalli is posting a 3.02 ERA across 169 2/3 innings this season following previous setbacks with Tommy John surgery. Cleveland pitcher Parker Messick is highlighted as a primary candidate for an extension after a breakout season expected to garner Rookie of the Year and Cy Young award consideration.