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.The Los Angeles Angels have made outfielder Kole Calhoun and relief pitcher Blake Parker "highly available" on the trade market. Calhoun and Parker both had down seasons in 2018, but the Angels are trying to shed some salary if they trade either player. Calhoun hit just .208/.283/.369 with 19 home runs, 57 RBI and six steals. He wouldn't be guaranteed a starting job if he's traded away. Parker managed a 3.26 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 70 K's in 66 1/3 innings and 14 saves, but there's no guarantee he'll be in a ninth-inning role with the Angels or elsewhere in 2019.

Parker fired a scoreless inning while giving up a hit and striking out two in Tuesday's 9-7 win over the Athletics.

Parker was credited with a hold after recording two outs in Sunday's 1-0 win over the White Sox.

Parker gave up a hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to pick up his 13th save of the season in a 3-0 win over the Astros.

Parker gave up two hits (one of which was a home run) while striking out one over an inning in Friday's 7-4 win over the Indians.

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The Boston Red Sox already acquired starter Nathan Eovaldi from the Tampa Bay Rays, and it seems like they've turned their attention to the Los Angeles Angels. Specifically, the Angels bullpen. It was previously reported that teams were looking into Angels closer Blake Parker, and it seems the Red Sox are one of them. Parker is having a strong season for the Angels, and it was reported that the Red Sox are looking into fellow relief pitcher Justin Anderson. Anderson has pitched to a 2-2 record and a 3.19 ERA. He does have 46 strikeouts against 23 walks. As always, any time relievers get moved to a contender, their values increase in deep, multiple-reliever leagues, but — if traded — neither Parker nor Anderson would get close to supplanting Craig Kimbrel.

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Los Angeles Angels closer Blake Parker is reportedly receiving trade interest from multiple teams. Parker is 2-1 with a 3.11 ERA this season to go along with 10 saves and an excellent 10.1 strikeouts-per-nine-innings ratio. Relief pitchers have been flying off the shelves in July so it makes sense that Parker is being inquired about. The Angels already made a deal on Thursday, sending catcher Martin Maldonado to the Houston Astros, and it would appear they might not be done making moves. Parker has had his shaky moments this season, but if he gets the chance to close for a contender his fantasy value will increase. If relegated to the bullpen as a setup man, then it will vastly decrease outside of multiple-reliever leagues.

Parker gave up a run on three hits and a walk while striking out two over an inning-plus in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Dodgers.

Parker got the save against the Blue Jays on Friday, striking out one without allowing a baserunner over a scoreless ninth inning to lock down the Angels' 2-1 victory.

Parker was not used in Thursday's 8-5 win over the Blue Jays.

Parker threw two innings to pick up the save Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, allowing two runs on two hits while striking out four.

Parker allowed two earned runs on a hit and two walks while striking out one in the ninth inning Sunday against the Athletics.

Parker gave up a run on two hits and a walk while striking out three over two innings in Wednesday's 8-6 loss to the Mariners.

Parker struck out three in a four-out save Wednesday against the Royals, his fifth of the season.

Parker worked around a walk to finish a scoreless ninth for his fourth save Monday against the Royals.

Parker was unable to convert a save Saturday, giving up a run on a hit and walk while striking out one over an inning in an extra-inning loss to the Rangers.

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The Los Angeles Angels bullpen picture is as murky as ever. Blake Parker earned another save on Thursday. After Tyler Skaggs went five strong innings, Jim Johnson threw the sixth and seventh, and rookie Justin Anderson took the eighth. Each of them looked lights out, whereas Parker gave up a run on three hits before finally closing the door on the Blue Jays. It looks like Parker is he guy at the moment, but Johnson, Anderson and possibly Cam Bedrosian could figure in as well. Stay away from this bullpen except in deep leagues.

Parker picked up his first win of the season Sunday, getting the final out of the game without allowing any baserunners against the Twins.

Parker was not used late in a tight win over the Orioles on Tuesday despite having not pitched in two days.

Parker recorded one out after giving up a run on two hits in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Royals.

Keynan Middleton -- and not Parker -- was warming up in the bottom of the eighth inning to protect a three-run lead in Friday's 13-9 win over the Athletics.

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Los Angeles Angels reliever Keynan Middleton picked up the save on Sunday, relieving Blake Parker, who started the ninth but was pulled after loading the bases and only getting one out. Middleton locked it down and may have an edge on the closer role going forward. Manager Mike Scioscia seems content to have Cam Bedrosian in a middle-relief role, which leaves Parker, Middleton and Jim Johnson. Those in deep leagues who are looking for saves can give Middleton a speculative add. Parker is still the guy for now, however.

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The question has been finally resolved, as Los Angeles Angels reliever Blake Parker was used in LA's first save situation of the year. He was very strong in the role last year, but struggled this spring leading to questions about his ability to stay in the role. He struggled in his first save opportunity, giving up a run on two hits and a walk but still nailed down the save. Parker is the bullpen arm you want for right now, but any of Cam Bedrosian, Jim Johnson or Keynan Middleton could mix into the saves at some point. This is a bullpen situation to stay away from outside of deeper formats.

Parker worked his way out of a ninth-inning jam, giving up a run but getting the save in a 2-1 win over Oakland on Friday.

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Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Blake Parker saved eight games last season, and Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register noted Monday that Parker "likely enters the season as the first choice to pitch the ninth inning" for the Angels. Parker has had a disastrous spring, but the 32-year-old right-hander registered a stellar 2.54 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 86/16 K/BB ratio over 67 1/3 innings in 2017 and he got most of the Angels save opportunities down the stretch. Reliever Cam Bedrosian would appear to be next in line and makes for a smart stash, especially if you own Parker.

Parker is likely to begin the year as the Angels' first option to close games, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Parker is currently behind Cam Bedrosian on the Angels' closer depth chart, according to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports.

Despite finishing the 2017 season as the Angels' primary closer, Parker has not been named to that role to begin spring training, Maria Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Parker signed a one-year, $1.8 million contract with the Angels on Thursday, Jon Heyman of FanRagSports.com reports.

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Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Blake Parker avoided arbitration with the team, signing a one-year, $1.8 million deal. Parker did not have much of a track record leading into 2017, posting a 3.87 ERA in 90 2/3 innings in a career starting in 2012, but he broke out in 2017. He pitched in 71 games for the Angels, saving eight and posting a 2.54 ERA and 0.83 WHIP. The back end of the Angels bullpen is very messy, but Parker is in the running for saves with relievers Cam Bedrosian and Keynan Middleton.

Parker was saddled with the loss after giving up a walkoff, two-run home run in Wednesday's extra-inning loss to the White Sox.

Parker struck out a batter over a scoreless frame for his seventh save of the season in Sunday's win over the Astros.

Parker threw two scoreless innings with three strikeouts against the Rangers on Friday en route to his sixth save of the season.

Parker worked the eighth inning of Sunday's 5-3 victory over the Mariners, allowing a solo homer and striking out three en route to his 15th hold.

Parker retired the final four batters of the game to pick up his third consecutive save Wednesday. He walked none and struck out two in a 10-8 victory over Oakland.

Parker pitched a scoreless ninth with a walk and three strikeouts for his third save of the season in Monday's 3-1 win over the Athletics.

Parker fired a scoreless inning while giving up one hit and striking out two in a 5-1 win over the Orioles.

Parker was used in the seventh inning Thursday, recording two outs and notching his 11th hold of the season in a win over the Mariners.

Manager Mike Scioscia used Kenyon Middleton to convert Tuesday's save because Bud Norris and Parker were given the night off, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Parker tossed a clean inning in Tuesday's win over the Phillies.

Parker has pitched in the sixth inning in each of his last three appearances.

The Angels optioned Parker to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.

Parker was brought in to record the final out of Saturday's 6-3 win over Boston, earning his first save of the season in the process.

Parker (2-2) pitched 1.1 scoreless innings with two strikeouts during Wednesday's win over the Yankees.

Parker allowed two baserunners but struck out three over a scoreless inning Thursday against the Tigers.

Parker fired a scoreless innings Wednesday, striking out all three batters he faced in a loss to the Rays.

Parker has put together a strong showing so far in 2017, posting a 2.53 ERA with an elite 15.2 K/9 through 10.2 April innings.

Parker cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A on Tuesday.

Parker was designated for assignment by the Angels on Thursday.

Parker was claimed off waivers by the Angels on Friday.