Braves Claim Mitchell Parker

The Atlanta Braves have claimed 27-year-old left-handed pitcher Mitchell Parker off waivers from the Washington Nationals. Parker debuted in the majors in 2024 with a 4.29 ERA over 29 starts, but struggled in subsequent seasons. In 2026, he posted a 6.58 ERA across 34 2/3 innings working out of the Nationals' bullpen before his campaign ended early due to injury.

Parker suffered a Grade 3 tear of his left UCL in late June 2026, subsequently undergoing an internal brace procedure that will likely sideline him for at least half of the 2027 season. As a Super Two player eligible for arbitration for the first time, Parker offers up to four years of team control, though the Braves could potentially non-tender him.