Blake Parker
39-Year-Old
Free Agent
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Heads to open market
The Cardinals released Parker from his minor-league contract Thursday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
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A veteran of 350 career MLB appearances, Parker attended big-league spring training with the Cardinals as a non-roster invitee, but he was unable to secure a spot in the Opening Day bullpen. The 37-year-old did little to make a case for a promotion during his time at Triple-A Memphis this season, turning in a 6.59 ERA and 1.51 WHIP in 27.1 innings. Given his age and poor performance at Triple-A thus far in 2022, Parker seems unlikely to resurface in the majors again.
A veteran of 350 career MLB appearances, Parker attended big-league spring training with the Cardinals as a non-roster invitee, but he was unable to secure a spot in the Opening Day bullpen. The 37-year-old did little to make a case for a promotion during his time at Triple-A Memphis this season, turning in a 6.59 ERA and 1.51 WHIP in 27.1 innings. Given his age and poor performance at Triple-A thus far in 2022, Parker seems unlikely to resurface in the majors again.
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The veteran righty was one of the Phillies' best relievers last season, though that's not saying much for a unit that produced a historically poor 7.06 ERA. Parker was quite good in his 16 innings, however, posting a 2.81 ERA, his best mark since 2017. In his age-35 season, he produced a career-high 36.2 K%, up more than 10 ticks from his 25.5% mark in 2019, though it did come with a 13.0 BB%, his worst mark since his six-inning debut back in 2012. The fact that he struck out so many batters despite his fastball velocity coming in at a modest 90.7 mph, down nearly three ticks from a high of 93.5 mph in 2017, is quite impressive, and likely owes to his career-high splitter usage, a pitch he used 42.2% of the time. Parker appears likely to remain a useful bullpen arm this season and could add a small number to his 34 career saves, though he wouldn't be a primary closing option for many teams.
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Reassigned to minor-league camp
Parker was reassigned to minor-league spring training Friday.
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Gets opportunity with Cardinals
Parker signed a minor-league contract with the Cardinals on Saturday that includes an invitation to spring training, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
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Takes loss Tuesday
Parker (2-1) allowed a run on one hit and struck out three in 1.1 innings, taking the loss Tuesday versus Kansas City.
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Shaky in scoreless inning
Parker allowed two hits and struck out two in a scoreless inning during Sunday's 11-1 win over the Yankees.
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Collects second win
Parker (2-0) walked one and struck out one in one inning, earning the win Wednesday versus Kansas City.
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Weighing multiple offers
Parker has received at least three offers ahead of spring training, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
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Parker is expected to reach a decision soon, and he reportedly has at least one major-league offer on the table. The 35-year-old spent the 2020 season with the Phillies and posted a 2.81 ERA and 1.31 WHIP over 16 innings while making 14 appearances (one start) for the team.
Parker is expected to reach a decision soon, and he reportedly has at least one major-league offer on the table. The 35-year-old spent the 2020 season with the Phillies and posted a 2.81 ERA and 1.31 WHIP over 16 innings while making 14 appearances (one start) for the team.