"Parker's demotion is the most notable. He had been in the big leagues since his first callup in April 2024. Parker had a solid rookie year, turning in a 4.29 ERA across 29 starts. His sophomore season was a lot less encouraging. Parker was tagged for 5.68 earned runs per nine over 164 2/3 innings. He had the ninth-highest ERA and sixth-lowest strikeout rate (14.2%) among pitchers who reached 100 innings."
"The 26-year-old Parker took the ball twice this spring. His command was erratic, as he walked five batters over 3 2/3 innings. He'll begin the season at Triple-A Rochester as he tries to get on track."
"The Nats acquired Eder from the Angels as part of last summer's Andrew Chafin deadline deal. He was immediately optioned to Triple-A and quickly landed on the injured list. The 6'4″ southpaw was once a notable prospect but has struggled to find the strike zone consistently. He walked six batters across 6 2/3 frames this spring."
The Washington Nationals optioned left-handers Mitchell Parker, Andrew Alvarez, and Jake Eder, eliminating them from Opening Day rotation contention. Parker, who has been in the majors since April 2024, struggled in his sophomore season with a 5.68 ERA and poor strikeout rate. His erratic spring performance with five walks in 3⅔ innings led to his demotion to Triple-A Rochester. Alvarez, a 26-year-old rookie with a 2.31 ERA in five starts, and Eder, acquired from the Angels, both showed inconsistent command. Manager Blake Butera named Cade Cavalli as Opening Day starter, with the rotation bolstered by free agent signings including Zack Littell, Miles Mikolas, and Foster Griffin.
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