Mitchell Parker, a 25-year-old left-hander, made his Major League debut on April 15, 2024, and quickly secured a spot in the Nationals' starting rotation, appearing in 29 games and pitching 151.0 innings with a 4.29 ERA. Despite his solid performance, he is not projected to be an impact starter for a contending team in the future. There is speculation that he could be moved to the bullpen as a long reliever or packaged with other players to acquire a more immediate upgrade for the roster. Comparisons have been made to John Lannan, suggesting that Parker might follow a similar path, potentially being sidelined once the team begins to contend.