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What to make of Nick Kingham's impressive MLB debut

There were plenty of big stories in baseball this weekend, but Nick Kingham's impressive debut was among the most noteworthy performances. The Pittsburgh Pirates' prospect seemed to earn himself some time in the big league rotation with his nearly perfect outing, but what should fantasy managers realistically expect from him for the rest of the season, and what informs your decision-making when dealing with surprising debuts from non-elite prospects like that of Kingham?

AJ Mass: Since the year 2000, there have been 15 pitchers who have gone seven-plus innings in their debut, allowing three or fewer hits and struck out at least five batters.