Former Boston Red Sox right-hander Rick Porcello has agreed to a one-year, $10 million deal with the New York Mets, a source told ESPN, confirming multiple reports.
Porcello, who turns 31 on Dec. 27, had multiyear offers but preferred a one-year deal, according to reports.
A ground ball pitcher who relies on a sinking, two-seam fastball, Porcello is coming off a career-worst season with the Red Sox. He was 14-12 but had a 5.52 ERA that was the highest in the majors.
He has been quite durable over the past four seasons, making at least 32 starts per year, but the velocity on his slider dropped by 1.