Parra went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Parra came through during the second inning for the Nationals, and his three-run shot proved to be the difference in the game. Saturday was the 32-year-old's first start since Monday with Matt Adams' return from the injured list causing a drastic reduction in playing time.

Parra is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Parra will be on the bench for a second straight game and appears set to see a substantial decrease in playing time following Matt Adams' (shoulder) return from the injured list Wednesday. Adams is expected to handle the strong side of a platoon at first base with Howie Kendrick moving forward, relegating Parra to a full-time reserve role at both that position and in the outfield.

Parra went 3-for-4 in Sunday's loss to the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Getting another start at first base, Parra had his second three-hit performance of the homestand. The 32-year-old is slashing .364/.417/.727 with two homers and seven RBI in seven games since joining the Nats, and he should continue seeing regular playing time as long as Matt Adams (shoulder) and Ryan Zimmerman (foot) remain on the IL.

Parra went 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, three runs and a walk during a 7-6 victory against the Mets on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

It's been a rough start to the year for Parra, and it's only gotten worse, as he came into the afternoon hitting .136 (6-for-44) in the last 14 games. Even after three hits, including his first homer Thursday, he's still below the Mendoza line. Parra is batting .198 with four extra-base hits, six RBI, eight runs and two steals in 86 at-bats this season.

Parra will start at first base and bat sixth Sunday against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

After making his Nationals debut as a starting left fielder Friday, Parra stuck in the lineup at first base Saturday with Howie Kendrick getting the day off. Parra played hero in the 5-2 victory, with his eighth-inning grand slam vaulting the Nationals into the lead. According to Byron Kerr of MASN Sports, Kendrick is nursing a sore neck heading into the series finale, so Parra will remain in the lineup for a third straight contest.

Parra agreed Wednesday with the Nationals on a major-league contract, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Nationals have at-bats available in the outfield in the near term, with Juan Soto on the injured list with a back issue. His absence isn't expected to be a lengthy one, but Parra will likely only have to beat out Andrew Stevenson to hold onto a reserve role.

Parra is "progressing toward a deal" with the Nationals, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Fortier notes that nothing is official, Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reports that Parra is expected to join the Nationals in Los Angeles during the team's upcoming series against the Dodgers, which begins Thursday. The veteran outfielder recently opted for free agency after being designated for assignment by the Giants and subsequently passing through waivers unclaimed. Prior to getting DFA'd, Parra hit .198 with a homer and six RBI in 30 games for San Francisco. The Nationals would have to clear a spot on their 40-man roster for Parra should the two parties ultimately come to an agreement.

Parra elected free agency Tuesday after passing through waivers, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Parra was designated for assignment by the Giants on Friday, and after he went unclaimed on the waiver wire, he was able to elect free agency due to his years of service. He hit .198 with a homer and six RBI in 30 games this season for San Francisco.

Parra was designated for assignment by the Giants on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The Giants had little reason to keep a veteran around who was struggling to a .198/.278/.267 line. They may be able to find a trade partner, as he's still just 31 years old and owns a .277/.324/.402 career slash line, though those numbers translate to an unimpressive 88 wRC+ when accounting for the fact that he spent the bulk of his career in hitter-friendly parks in Arizona and Colorado. Mike Gerber's contract was purchased in a corresponding move.

Parra is expected to be designated for assignment by the Giants, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The move is yet to be officially announced, but it would appear to be the corresponding transaction for the callup of Mike Gerber, which was also rumored to be imminent Friday. Parra is hitting just .198/.278/.267 on the season, and the Giants have little reason to give at-bats to a struggling veteran while in the midst of a rebuild.