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Nationals Option Mitchell Parker to Triple-A
The Washington Nationals announced on Friday that they have optioned left-hander Mitchell Parker to Triple-A Rochester. Parker, who made 59 starts for the Nats in his first two big-league seasons, will head to the minors after allowing two earned runs with five walks and three strikeouts in only 3 2/3 innings over his two appearances in Grapefruit League play in spring training. The 6-foot-4, 239-pound southpaw really struggled in 2025 as a starter for Washington, going 9-16 with a 5.68 ERA (4.99 FIP) and 1.43 WHIP while striking out 103 and walking 58 in 164 2/3 innings over 33 outings (30 starts). It was especially disappointing after Parker had a 1.39 ERA after his first five starts. In September, Parker was moved to the bullpen, and he didn't show enough this spring to win a starting spot back, even with MacKenzie Gore being traded in the offseason. Parker will now bide his time at Rochester as he looks to make it back to the big leagues.
Source: Nationals Communications
Source: Nationals Communications
