4 years agoTwo talent evaluators with strong knowledge of the NL East have mentioned New York Mets starting pitcher Rick Porcello as a reason the Mets could emerge with the clear-cut second-best rotation in the division. The evaluators cited the fact that Porcello moved away from his sinker and two-seam fastball last season. They speculate that a shift back to those offerings could have a profound impact on his performance. It should be noted that Porcello had a solid Grapefruit League performance before it was suspended, including posting a 2.53 ERA in 10 2/3 innings pitched. Porcello is coming off of an abysmal 2019 season in which he pitched to a 5.52 ERA. The Mets are hoping Porcello can regain some of his 2016 Cy Young Award form this year. Porcello has the Mets fourth spot in the starting rotation locked up. If his solid spring can translate into regular-season success, Porcello is a potential draft-day or waiver wire steal at his current ADP of 365.--Nick Ritrivi - RotoBaller
Source: New York Post