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September 19, 2025

Struggling Nationals Starter Being Moved to Bullpen for Rest of Season

Matthew Postins

Sports Illustrated

Struggling Nationals Starter Being Moved to Bullpen for Rest of Season

Mitchell Parker lands in the Nationals’ bullpen for the season’s final stretch after a rough 30-start run (8-16, 5.85 ERA). Washington hopes a late-season shuffling unlocks depth, not punishment. MacKenzie Gore remains the rotation’s anchor, a high-strikeout lefty in the NL All-Star mix. For fantasy, Parker shifts from steady starter to high-variance reliever, while Gore’s workload stays a focal point of bullish projections.

What is Parker’s rest-of-season fantasy outlook now that he’s moved to the bullpen?How should Gore’s workload influence fantasy rotation decisions in NL leagues?What should fantasy managers watch to gauge Parker’s long-term potential?Does Cairo’s strategy indicate a broader organizational plan for left-handed pitching depth?

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