Mitchell Parker

Parker got off to a flying start in 2025, posting a 1.39 ERA in 32.1 innings across his first five starts of the season. Those good feelings were short lived, as he went on to log a 5-15 record over his next 25 starts while sporting a 7.00 ERA and 1.60 WHIP over 126 innings, which prompted the Nationals to move the southpaw to the bullpen in September. Parker's role in 2026 is unclear, and given that he ranked near the bottom of qualified pitchers in xBA, xERA and strikeout rate, he would provide limited fantasy value even if he were a part of Washington's rotation by Opening Day. Read Past Outlooks