Rick Porcello has retired from professional baseball.

Jason Beck of MLB.com reports that the Tigers have shown interest in a possible reunion with Rick Porcello.

Rick Porcello struggled in Saturday's loss to the Nationals, allowing five runs (three earned) on eight hits over three innings of work as the Mets were officially eliminated from postseason contention.

Rick Porcello pitched well in a losing effort against the Braves on Sunday afternoon, racking up 10 strikeouts over seven innings of one-run baseball.