Rick Porcello

Porcello's move to the National League makes him somewhat intriguing. His middling strikeout rate (17.4% career) will likely take a jump, and his overall numbers should improve with a move out of the AL East. Even with improvement, however, there's a long way to go before Porcello is contributing to a fantasy team. His biggest asset - his ability to consistently throw innings - will be far less useful with the postponement of Opening Day. He's a late-round filler for a deep pitching staff but little more.

Rick Porcello allows two earned runs Tuesday

Mets starting pitcher Rick Porcello allowed two earned runs on nine hits and no walks while striking out one over 4 2/3 innings in Tuesday's matchup against the Houston Astros.

Fantasy Impact

While the nine hits allowed are less than ideal, Porcello managed to limit the damage. After he pitched to a 5.52 ERA last season in Boston, both the Mets and Porcello are banking on a bounceback season after agreeing to a one-year deal.