Parra went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 24-8 loss to San Diego.

EDGE Analysis

After Victor Robles left the game with dizziness early on, Parra was called on to patrol center field. The 34-year-old's only hit of the game was a three-run blast in the sixth inning. Parra has hit safely in his last four games, adding five RBI and a pair of runs scored in that span. He's still slashing only .200/.256/.425 through 43 plate appearances in a limited role.

The Nationals selected Parra's contract from Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

A key performer for the Nationals in their run to the World Series in 2019, Parra kicked off his second stint in the organization in February, when he inked a minor-league deal following a one-year stay in Japan. After reaching base at a .380 clip while playing all three outfield spots during his time at Rochester, Parra should prove useful in a depth role while fourth outfielder Andrew Stevenson (oblique) is on the shelf.

Parra was assigned to minor-league camp Saturday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Parra joined his former club as a non-roster invitee after spending last season in Japan. He didn't get much of a chance to claim a roster spot this spring, as recovery from knee surgery limited him to just seven games. He could find himself back in the big leagues at some point this season, though the fact that he's not on the 40-man roster hurts his chances.

Parra made his first spring training appearance in center field Thursday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Parra has played in five games this spring, though none have come in center field. Manager Davey Martinez said that Parra will have to prove he handle the position defensively in order to make the roster, making this progress pivotal for Parra's outlook.

Parra (knee) will start in left field and will bat sixth in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Parra will be making his spring debut after the Nationals deliberately eased him along up to this point in camp while he worked back from offseason surgery on his right knee. After spending the 2020 campaign with Japan with the Yomiuri Giants, Parra returned stateside this winter, joining the Nationals on a minor-league deal. He's competing for a role with the big club as a fifth outfielder.

Parra continues to adjust to playing with a knee brace following surgery last fall, and he could be cleared for Grapefruit League action as early as this week, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports. "He's got to catch up a little bit with his bat," Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Saturday. "Right now, he's about 85 percent and he feels no pain, so that's good."

EDGE Analysis

The veteran outfielder returned to the Nats this offseason after playing in Japan in 2020, and he's competing for the last spot on the bench. The team's eventual roster construction will be as big a factor in determining whether Parra wins the job as the health of his knee, but the memories of his pinch-hitting heroics during the team's championship 2019 season could make him the sentimental favorite.

Parra (knee) participated in the Nationals' "B" game Wednesday, seeing action at designated hitter and in right field while hitting a double and drawing two walks in his plate appearances, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Washington has been taking it easy with Parra this spring while he works back from offseason right knee surgery, but he looks to be nearing a return to full strength. According to Jessica Camerato of MLB.com, manager Dave Martinez estimated that the non-roster invitee is about 85 percent recovered from surgery. Parra only played three of his innings in the outfield Wednesday, so he may need to prove his knee can hold up defensively for nine innings to have a realistic chance at winning an Opening Day bench role with the Nationals.

Parra (knee) could return to action in the middle of next week, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Parra underwent knee surgery during the offseason and has had a slow start to spring training as a result. However, he's been taking at-bats in live batting practice and has been running the bases in recent days. Manager Dave Martinez said Saturday that he's hopeful that he'll be able to make his spring debut sometime next week. Once he's fully healthy, Parra is expected to compete for a depth outfield Rome with the major-league club.

Parra underwent knee surgery late in autumn and is currently working at about 70-to-80 percent, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 33-year-old underwent the procedure 3-to-4 months ago and expects to be ready for Opening Day, but he's got some work to do before being fully healthy. Parra spent last season in Japan and rejoined the Nationals as a non-roster invitee, so any limitations in spring training will affect his standing as he competes for a roster spot.

Parra signed with the Nationals on Wednesday as a non-roster invitee, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Parra spent the 2020 campaign with the Yomiuri Giants of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball, hitting .266 with four home runs and 13 RBI over 46 games with the team. He'll now get to compete for a spot on the Nationals' active roster ahead of the 2021 season.