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Rick Porcello | Starting Pitcher

Team: Detroit Tigers
Age / DOB:  (24) / 12/27/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 200
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Rick Porcello was impressive in Friday’s victory over the Rangers, allowing only one run on five hits over 5 2/3 innings.
Porcello uncharacteristically punched out six on the evening while allowing only one walk. The only damage against him on the evening was a solo homer off the bat of Geovany Soto in the fifth inning. After a brutal beginning to the season, the 24-year-old right-hander has rebounded nicely, posting four consecutive quality starts. He’ll look to extend that streak to five when he takes on the Twins at home on Thursday. May 17 - 11:20 PM

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Rick Porcello - S - Tigers

Rick Porcello held the Indians to two runs over six innings Sunday but took a no-decision.

He gave up just four hits, walked a pair and struck out six. Porcello was in line for his second win of the season, but Jose Valverde coughed up the lead in the ninth and the Tigers lost in extra innings. The right still has an ugly 6.68 ERA for the season but has put together three straight quality starts since last month's disaster in Anaheim. He gets the Rangers on the road next.
May 12 - 5:18 PM
Rick Porcello - S - Tigers

Rick Porcello will not make his next start until May 12 against the Indians.

The Tigers have off-days on Monday and Thursday next week, which means that Porcello will be skipped in the rotation and pitch out of the bullpen for now. The 24-year-old gave up three runs in seven innings Thursday against the Astros, but still holds a rough 7.52 ERA across five starts and one relief appearance this season.
Source: MLive.com
May 3 - 5:59 PM
Rick Porcello - S - Tigers

Rick Porcello gave up three runs in seven innings Thursday against the Astros.

Porcello allowed five hits, walked none and struck out seven. Unfortunately, two of the five hits were homers off the bats of Jason Castro and Carlos Pena. Porcello has still won just once this season, but at least he's struck out 12 batters in his last two starts. He opened the season with three strikeouts through three starts.
May 3 - 1:14 AM
Rick Porcello - S - Tigers

Rick Porcello notched his first win of the season Saturday by holding the Braves to three runs over 6 1/3 innings.

Porcello gave up a three-spot in the third inning, but he was able to hold the Braves off the board the rest of the way. All told, he allowed five hits and two walks to go along with five strikeouts. His ERA improved from 11.08 to 8.84 with the victory. It's going to take him a while to dig out of that hole.
Apr 27 - 4:20 PM
Rick Porcello - S - Tigers

Rick Porcello only registered two outs in his start Saturday afternoon against the Angels.

Porcello yielded a walk, nine hits and nine earned runs in the first inning before being lifted. It was a brutal showing from the 24-year-old right-hander and ballooned his ERA from 5.11 to 11.08. He also has an ugly 2.00 WHIP in 13 innings this season. Porcello is not worth owning right now in mixed leagues.
Apr 20 - 6:03 PM
Rick Porcello - S - Tigers

Rick Porcello made a relief appearance Sunday against Oakland.

Porcello pitched the final two innings in mop-up duty with the Tigers ahead by nine runs. Manager Jim Leyland was just looking to save his bullpen after going through three relievers Saturday. Porcello finished with just 19 pitches, so it shouldn't affect his schedule going into next week.
Apr 14 - 8:15 PM
Rick Porcello - S - Tigers

Rick Porcello yielded four runs in five-plus innings Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

Porcello pitched scoreless ball for 4 2/3 innings before Emilio Bonifacio's RBI double in the fifth. In the sixth, Porcello allowed two singles and an RBI double to start the inning and was removed. Darin Downs came in and allowed both inherited runners to score, adding to Porcello's ERA. Porcello's first two starts haven't gone as hoped following his excellent spring. Still, he's pitched somewhat better than the 6.10 ERA suggests.
Apr 10 - 7:22 PM
Rick Porcello - S - Tigers

Rick Porcello yielded three runs in 5 1/3 innings Thursday in a loss to the Twins.

He struck out two and walked two. Porcello was given an early 2-0 lead, but he coughed it up by giving up home runs to Josh Willingham and Trevor Plouffe. The 24-year-old held off Drew Smyly for a rotation spot with a fantastic spring, but he remains a frustrating pitcher for the Tigers and fantasy owners alike.
Apr 4 - 4:54 PM
Rick Porcello - S - Tigers

Rick Porcello has won the fifth spot in the Tigers' starting rotation.

He won the spot over left-hander Drew Smyly, who will pitch out of the bullpen. Porcello has a solid 3.00 ERA and 21/0 K/BB ratio over 24 innings of work this spring. While he has been the subject of trade talk for months, the Tigers will hang on to him for now.
Related: Drew Smyly
Source: Chris Iott on Twitter
Mar 26 - 11:36 AM
Rick Porcello - S - Tigers

Rick Porcello moved to 4-1 this spring after allowing three runs in six innings Monday against the Marlins.

Porcello upped his spring total to 24 innings without walking a batter. He struck out just three today after fanning 18 in his previous 18 innings, but he got 11 outs on the ground.
Mar 25 - 4:46 PM
Rick Porcello - S - Tigers

Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski said he has "not proposed a deal (involving Rick Porcello) to one other club all spring."

ESPN's Jim Bowden reported Thursday that the Tigers tried to get Huston Street or Luke Gregerson from the Padres in exchange for Rick Porcello but were turned down, but Dombrowski refutes the report. "It's simply not right," Dombrowski said. "Does it mean I don't listen? No. You always listen to what people have to say. Is it gonna happen? Most likely not." While we don't doubt Dombrowski is telling the truth that he didn't propose a deal, it's just semantics. Porcello is definitely on the trade block and will be shipped out, likely for bullpen help, if the right offer comes along.
Related: Padres
Source: Detroit News
Mar 22 - 10:33 AM
Rick Porcello - S - Tigers

ESPN's Jim Bowden reports that the Tigers tried to get Huston Street or Luke Gregerson from the Padres in exchange for Rick Porcello but were turned down.

Porcello posted a weak 4.59 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 107/44 K/BB ratio across 176 1/3 innings last season for Detroit. He's an innings-eater, and an underwhelming one at that. The Tigers will struggle to get a good reliever in return for the young right-hander, though word is the Rangers and Cardinals also have interest.
Related: Padres
Source: Jim Bowden on Twitter
Mar 21 - 1:10 PM
Rick Porcello - S - Tigers

Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Cardinals are "checking out" Rick Porcello.

The Cardinals do not lack rotation depth, so it's curious that they're expressing interest in acquiring a starter. Porcello has also drawn the attention of the Padres and Rangers this spring. He posted an underwhelming 4.59 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 107/44 K/BB ratio in 176 1/3 innings last season for Detroit, but the former first-round draft pick is only 24 years old.
Related: Padres, Cardinals, Rangers
Source: Joe Strauss on Twitter
Mar 21 - 9:31 AM
Rick Porcello - S - Tigers

According to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports, the Padres and Rangers are the "most active" among teams interested in trading for Tigers' right-hander Rick Porcello.

In fact, the Padres made an "aggressive offer" last week, but were turned down. Talks with the Rangers aren't at an advanced stage, but prospect shortstop Leury Garcia and right-hander Nicholas Tepesch are on the Tigers' wish list. The Orioles have also scouted Porcello, but Rosenthal and Morosi hear that there are still doubts about whether the Tigers will actually move him. Drew Smyly represents an alternative for Detroit's rotation, but they could keep him around as a long reliever or send him to Triple-A to continue to start every fifth day.
Related: Orioles, Padres, Rangers
Source: FOX Sports
Mar 20 - 9:42 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Alex Avila
2Brayan Peña
1B1Prince Fielder
2B1Omar Infante
2Ramon Santiago
SS1Jhonny Peralta
3B1Miguel Cabrera
LF1Andy Dirks
2Matt Tuiasosopo
CF1Austin Jackson
2Avisail Garcia
3Don Kelly
RF1Torii Hunter
DH1Victor Martinez
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Justin Verlander
2Max Scherzer
3Doug Fister
4Anibal Sanchez
5Rick Porcello
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jose Valverde
2Joaquin Benoit
3Phil Coke
4Octavio Dotel
5Luke Putkonen
6Darin Downs
7Drew Smyly
8Jose Ortega