I can see bringing Parker back next year if just for the mentoring alone.
[Trevor] Stephan, a Rule 5 draft pick, has come along slowly this season, but turned in some outstanding recent performances as he’s developed the split-change with help from Parker since the veteran arrived in early June.
“It’s a big pitch for him,” Parker said. “To see him go out there and throw it with confidence, that was my biggest thing with the splitter, was to go out, have some confidence in it, have some success with it and then continue to use it and utilize it because it’s a great weapon for him.”....
“If that thing clicks for him, we’re looking at a really nice high-leverage, late-inning bullpen guy,” [Austin] Hedges said.
Maybe next year Parker can not only pitch innings but help all the younger guys develop.