The Nationals have placed left-hander Mitchell Parker on the 15-day injured list due to elbow inflammation, but he is expected to require Tommy John surgery for a Grade 3 UCL sprain. Parker, who has struggled with a 6.58 ERA in 22 appearances this season, may miss the remainder of 2026 and a significant portion of 2027. Despite being a Super Two player eligible for arbitration, the Nationals face uncertainty regarding his future on the roster. Parker will continue to accumulate service time while on the IL but will fall short of three years due to prior optional assignment.
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