Parker starts for Washington in a 6:40 p.m. ET tilt vs Miami, having opened with a prior win and a 10-5 line in his last outing. His ability to command the zone matters for Nationals’ stacking and Miami’s hitters’ swing decisions.

Mitchell Parker remains in the Nationals' rotation every fifth day, bringing stability but unknown ceiling against TB. His starts will shape WAS's game plan and impact DFS rosters as Washington seeks offense to back the pitcher.

Parker worked against the Phillies, holding them hitless through three innings before Harper’s fourth-inning hit sparked the rally. His outing framed a tense duel in which the Phillies began to flex, while Parker’s control and efficiency were tested by Philadelphia’s lineup as they weathered Wheeler’s absence.

Parker enters with a 5.83 ERA as Washington’s starter, facing a Phillies lineup that’s heated up since the All-Star Break. His struggle profile suggests a run-friendly projection, making Phillies bats an appealing daily target while monitoring early-inning risk.

Parker, a 7-13 mark with a 5.55 ERA, held Philadelphia scoreless in an earlier meeting and now duels Nola as the Nationals aim to slow a Phillies offense still adjusting to roster shifts.