Parker did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Mets, allowing seven runs (six earned) on seven hits and five walks over five innings.

EDGE Analysis

While Parker's final line was disappointing, the left-hander did good work to make it through five innings after allowing five runs on 43 pitches in the first. Parker had held opponents to one run or fewer in four of his first five starts coming into Sunday -- his ERA now sits at 2.65 with a 1.13 WHIP and 20:16 K:BB across 37.1 innings. Parker's currently lined up for a road matchup with the Reds in his next outing.

Parker (3-1) earned the win against the Orioles on Tuesday, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out four across eight scoreless innings.

EDGE Analysis

Parker made it through eight innings while tossing 99 pitches (69 strikes), yielding only three baserunners while retiring the final 17 batters he faced. Parker has a quality start in all five appearances this season, and his efforts Tuesday lowered his ERA to 1.39, which is fourth-best in the National League. The 25-year-old southpaw will look to earn his fourth win of the season in his next start, which is slated for this weekend at home against the Mets.

Parker (2-1) took the loss against the Pirates on Wednesday, allowing one run on four hits and one walk while striking out six across six innings.

EDGE Analysis

Parker came out of the gate hot with four-straight punchouts, and after getting out of a second-inning jam he entered the fifth frame without allowing a run. The 25-year-old southpaw's shutout bid came to an abrupt halt when Henry Davis took Parker deep to left field for a 392-foot solo homer. It was the only blemish to what was otherwise a strong showing for Parker, but he was tagged with the loss as the Nationals' bats fell silent against Pirates left-hander Bailey Falter. Parker has logged quality starts in all four outings this season and has a 1.85 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 16:9 K:BB over 24.1 innings. He's slated to take on the Orioles at home next week, when he'll look to log a fifth consecutive quality start.

Parker didn't factor into the decision in the Nationals' 7-4 win over the Marlins on Friday. He allowed four runs (three earned) on five hits and two walks while striking out three across six innings.

EDGE Analysis

Parker started Friday's game out strong by retiring 12 of the first 15 batters faced. However, he ran into trouble in the fifth inning, during which he yielded three hits and a hit-by-pitch that brought home four runs for the Marlins, though one of them was unearned due to a throwing error. Parker managed to get through the sixth inning without much issue to record his third straight quality start and finished tossing 96 pitches (66 strikes), 17 first-pitch strikes and 14 whiffs. The 25-year-old southpaw has begun the season with a 1.96 ERA and 1.20 WHIP across 18.1 innings. Parker's next start is slated for next week on the road against the Pirates, when he'll look to improve his record to 3-0.

Parker (2-0) earned the win against the Diamondbacks on Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and four walks with two strikeouts over six innings.

EDGE Analysis

Parker tossed five scoreless frames before surrendering a run in his final inning, earning his second straight quality start despite some command issues. The southpaw needed 82 pitches to get through six innings and has now opened the season with wins over two high-powered lineups in the Diamondbacks and Phillies. He'll carry a 0.73 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 7:6 K:BB over 12.1 innings into a road start against the Marlins next weekend.

Parker (1-0) earned the win against the Phillies on Sunday, allowing seven hits and two walks with five strikeouts over 6.1 scoreless innings.

EDGE Analysis

Parker worked around frequent traffic on the basepaths to contain a potent Phillies lineup. Last season, the southpaw posted stark splits, with a 2.65 ERA over 15 home starts compared to a 6.61 ERA in 14 road outings. That trend continued Sunday, and he's set to take the mound at Nationals Park again next weekend against the Diamondbacks.

Parker appears to be in the lead for the Nationals' fifth starter job, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old southpaw worked six innings in a minor-league game Thursday as he gets stretched out for the regular season. Parker has merely been competent this spring, posting a 3.65 ERA and 8:4 K:BB over 12.1 Grapefruit League innings, but that's been good enough to move ahead of DJ Herz, who is still trying to get comfortable on the mound after tweaking his mechanics in the offseason, and Shinnosuke Ogasawara, who simply hasn't looked capable of retiring big-league hitters. Parker delivered a 4.29 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 133:43 K:BB over 151 innings in his MLB debut in 2024, and his minor-league numbers suggest he might have another level he can reach as he consistently posted K/9 rates above 10.0 as he moved up the ladder.

Parker allowed two runs on four hits while striking out four across four innings during Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Parker was scratched from his last spring start after feeling stiffness in his neck, but he gained clearance to toss a side session Friday and ultimately took the bump for Monday's exhibition. It's a great sign that Parker was able to eat up four innings in his latest start, likely indicating there isn't much concern about his availability for the start of the regular season.

Parker (neck) threw a bullpen session Friday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Parker had to be scratched from a scheduled appearance in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins due to neck stiffness. However, he appears to be feeling better and should be cleared to return to game action soon. Parker is competing for a spot in the Nationals' rotation.

Parker didn't pitch as scheduled Wednesday due to neck stiffness, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Dave Martinez said Parker initially reported the issue Tuesday and is now feeling a bit better, but the team decided to keep him out of action Wednesday as a precaution. The Nats will likely wait until he's back to 100 percent before sending him back on the mound in a Grapefruit League game.