The Diamondbacks and Mariners have had talks with the Tigers about acquiring Rick Porcello in a trade, according to a report.

He is currently in a logjam for Detroit's No. 5 spot with lefty Drew Smyly.

Porcello, 24, went 10-12 last season with a 4.59 ERA and 1.53 WHIP as a part of the rotation.