Porcello confirmed Monday during his appearance on "The Bradfo Sho" podcast that he has retired from professional baseball.

Porcello (1-7) took the loss in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals, giving up five runs (three earned) on eight hits and a walk over three innings as the Mets fell 5-3. He struck out three.

Porcello will start Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Porcello's scheduled start Friday against the Nationals has been rained out.

Porcello (1-6) allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out 10 over seven innings as he was charged with the loss Sunday against Atlanta.

Porcello (1-5) took the loss Tuesday, giving up four runs on six hits and two walks over six innings as the Mets were downed 4-1 by the Phillies. He struck out five.

Porcello allowed five runs on 10 hits while striking out three across four innings of work Wednesday. He did not factor into the decision.

Porcello didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Phillies, giving up two runs on three hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out six.

Porcello is starting Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Marlins.

Porcello won't start this weekend against the Yankees as the series was postponed due to positive COVID-19 test results, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.