Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli apologizes after shouting “sit down, boy” at Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras during a game incident that escalated into an on-field confrontation. Multiple outlets report Cavalli makes the apology the day after the scuffle, saying he feels “torn up” about how his words were perceived and that he did not intend any harm. The remark is described as occurring amid a larger sequence of events that includes benches clearing and tensions between the two teams.
According to reports, Contreras is ejected following the altercation tied to the incident. Cavalli also indicates he will not repeat the behavior, stating that the comment “will never happen again.” The apologies and statements focus on regret over the impact and perception of his language, rather than on any claim that the words were intended as an insult. The controversy centers on the racialized phrase used toward Contreras.
