Mitchell Parker - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Parker can't say enough about his 'rock star,' 'fiery,' 'determined' wife Hayleigh WASHINGTON -- Some players change their uniform number in the offseason. Mitchell Parker legally changed his name. To honor his wife, Haylei...

MAY 8 • MLB.COM

Abrams has grand slam and 5 RBIs, House, Tena and Millas also homer as Nationals rout Twins 15-2

CJ Abrams hit a grand slam with a career-high five RBIs, Drew Millas, Brady House and José Tena also homered and the Washington Nationals set their season high for runs in a 15-2 r...

MAY 7 • Associated Press

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APRIL 30 • FOX SPORTS

Mets tumble to 17th loss in 20 games, Nationals win 5-4 on Abrams' go-ahead, 2-run homer in 8th

CJ Abrams hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Mets 5-4, dealing reeling New York its 17th loss in 20 games

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Nasim Nunez drives in 4, Washington Nationals beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 in 10 innings

Nasim Nunez drove in four runs, including two in the top of the 10th inning, as the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Picks up win in 2026 debut Parker (1-0) picked up the win Tuesday against the Pirates, allowing two hits with no walks and five strikeouts across two scoreless innings.

Impact After PJ Poulin and Miles Mikolas combined to surrender four runs on five hits and two walks with two home runs allowed across 4.1 innings, Parker was called on in relief after he was recalled from Triple-A earlier in the day Tuesday. It was a flawless season debut for the left-hander after he failed to make the big-league club out of spring training. With Mikolas continuing to get pummeled to the tune of an 11.49 ERA and six home runs allowed, Parker could be a candidate to replace the veteran in the Nationals' rotation moving forward.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

CJ Abrams has a home run in a three-hit game to lead the Nationals over the Pirates 5-4

CJ Abrams went 3 for 4 with a home run, a double and two RBIs as the Washington Nationals held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Recalled from Triple-A The Nationals recalled Parker from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.

Impact He's absorbing the roster and bullpen spot vacated by Jackson Rutledge. Parker boasts a 16:3 K:BB over 13.1 innings in his first three starts with Rochester this season, though that's come with a 6.08 ERA. The lefty will give the bullpen some length behind Tuesday's scheduled starter, Miles Mikolas, who's lasted a total of just 7.1 frames over his last two starts.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Nats' rotation updates: Parker optioned, Littell debuts and more WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Between roster moves, a Spring Training debut and a significant step in Tommy John recovery, the Nationals' startin...

MARCH 13 • MLB.COM

Sent packing to Triple-A The Nationals optioned Parker to Triple-A Rochester on Friday.

Impact Parker lost his spot in the Nationals' rotation last season and didn't do enough this spring to get it back, collecting an uninspiring 3:5 K:BB over 3.2 innings during Grapefruit League action. The left-hander should open the season in the rotation at Rochester as he awaits another opportunity with the big club.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals sign pitcher Miles Mikolas to a $2.25 million, 1-year contract

Miles Mikolas and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a $2.25 million, one-year contract, adding a durable veteran to the mix as the young team sorts out its starting rotation...

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Nationals snap Braves' 10-game winning streak with 4-3 win

James Wood hit two home runs and Josh Bell added another as the Washington Nationals snapped the Atlanta Braves’ 10-game winning streak with a 4-3 win

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Young's sensational catches lead Nationals to 3-2 win that damages Mets' playoff chances

Jacob Young made a pair of sensational catches in center field to prevent extra-base hits as the Washington Nationals hung on and handed the New York Mets a costly 3-2 defeat

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Fancy footwork: Young's spectacular catches in center lead Nationals past Mets

Washington Nationals center fielder Jacob Young made two incredible catches Sunday that sent the New York Mets to a costly defeat

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Collects long-relief save Parker earned the save in the Nationals' 3-2 win over the Mets on Sunday, when he allowed two hits and no walks while striking out two across 3.2 scoreless innings.

Impact Parker was dispatched in the sixth inning with two men on base and one out and managed to maintain the Nationals' one-run cushion by getting Jeff McNeil to pop out before striking out Mark Vientos. Parker remained in the game over the following three innings and successfully kept the Mets off the board to collect the first save of his major-league career. The 25-year-old southpaw posted a 7.19 ERA and 1.54 WHIP (across 56.1 innings) in 11 starts since the All-Star break, which prompted the Nationals to move Parker to the bullpen Friday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Parker to finish season in 'pen as Nats give rookie a shot NEW YORK -- After making 30 starts in a frustrating season, left-hander Mitchell Parker will pitch out of the Nationals’ bullpen for the res...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • MLB.COM

Shifting to bullpen The Nationals have demoted Parker to the bullpen, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Parker has a 7.19 ERA in the second half and a 5.85 ERA over 30 starts for the Nationals this season. He should get another opportunity to compete for a spot in the rotation next season, but for the rest of this year he'll likely be a low-leverage reliever. The Nationals had been using a six-man rotation and will now revert to a traditional five-man setup.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Olson's 3-run homer lifts Braves over Nationals 11-3

Matt Olson went 4 for 5 with a three-run homer, Spencer Strider allowed only one run in a seven-inning start and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 11-3 on Monday nig...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Pummeled in loss Parker (8-16) suffered the loss Monday against Atlanta, coughing up six runs on 10 hits and one walk over five innings with one strikeout.

Impact The Washington southpaw turned in his third appearance allowing double-digit hits this season while conceding six or more runs for the sixth time. Parker's tough campaign has been downright brutal since the All-Star break, as he's produced a 7.19 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 35:17 K:BB across 56.1 innings in the second half. Through 158.1 total frames, the 25-year-old now sports an unsightly 5.85 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 5.7 K/9. Parker is currently scheduled to next take the mound on the road against the Mets this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wood scores on Cruz's 11th outfield error, Nationals overcome 3-run deficit and beat Pirates 4-3

James Wood scored the go-ahead run from first base when center fielder Oneil Cruz misplayed Dayton Lile’s eighth-inning double, and the Washington Nationals overcame a three-run, f...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Earns win with quality start Parker (8-15) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks over 7.2 innings Tuesday, striking out two and earning a win over the Marlins.

Impact Parker gave up one run through seven innings before the Marlins scored a second run in the eighth inning. Prior to that, the only damage against him was Joey Wiemer's solo shot in the second. Parker earned his first win since July 26 after going 0-5 with a dreadful 9.28 ERA over his last seven appearances. Tuesday's outing was his first time completing at least seven innings since April 22. For the year, he's sporting a 5.69 ERA with a lackluster 100:56 K:BB through 153.1 frames. Parker is currently slated to face the Pirates at home this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Bell homers again as Nationals hold on to beat Marlins 7-5

Josh Bell homered for the fourth time in three games, Mitchell Parker threw 7 2/3 innings of two-run ball and the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 7-5 on Tuesday night

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Can't compete five frames Wednesday Parker came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's 10-5 win over the Marlins, giving up four runs (two earned) on seven hits and a walk over 4.2 innings. He struck out four.

Impact A fifth-inning error by Luis Garcia helped soften the blow to Parker's ERA, but the southpaw had trouble putting batters away and wasn't able to quality for the win after running his pitch count up to 91 (66 strikes). He hasn't picked up a victory since July 26, going 0-5 over his last seven starts with a 9.28 ERA, 1.72 WHIP and 24:12 K:BB in 32 innings. Parker will try to turn things around in his next trip to the mound, which is scheduled to come on the road early next week in a rematch with Miami.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nasim Nuñez homers twice as the Nationals complete a 3-game sweep of the Marlins

Nasim Nuñez hit his first two career homers, and the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 10-5 to complete their first three-game sweep at home this season

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Nationals try to sweep series against the Marlins

The Washington Nationals meet the Miami Marlins looking to sweep their three-game series