
Yankees Sign Former All-Star Paul Blackburn for Stretch Run
The Yankees signed pitcher Paul Blackburn, who was recently released by the Mets after a challenging season with a 1-5 record and a 6.00 ERA, to bolster their pitching staff.
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The Yankees signed pitcher Paul Blackburn, who was recently released by the Mets after a challenging season with a 1-5 record and a 6.00 ERA, to bolster their pitching staff.

The New York Mets have placed Paul Blackburn and Dedniel Núñez on the 15-day injured list due to shoulder and elbow injuries, respectively, further straining their already depleted pitching staff amid recent injuries and roster moves, with potential additions expected around the trade deadline.

The Mets' pitching staff faces setbacks as Paul Blackburn and Dedniel Nunez are placed on the injured list, adding to ongoing health issues among their pitchers, with replacements called up to fill the gaps.
The Mets are exploring trades for Paul Blackburn due to a potential rotation logjam as their starting pitchers recover from injuries, which could lead to an excess of starters if all return healthy, despite trading starting depth being uncommon at this stage.
The New York Yankees are heading west to face the Oakland Athletics in a three-game series. The probable pitching matchups are Jhony Brito vs. Paul Blackburn on Tuesday, Domingo German vs. JP Sears on Wednesday, and Clarke Schmidt vs. TBD on Thursday. Brito impressed in his last start, while German is looking to bounce back from two rough outings. Sears has been performing well for the Athletics, and Schmidt has shown improvement recently. The Athletics have yet to announce their starting pitcher for the finale.

Brewers ace Corbin Burnes left last night's game with a minor strain of the left pectoralis in his chest, but it seems he has avoided a major injury. Athletics' Paul Blackburn's return could be further delayed by a blister issue on his pitching hand. Cubs' Kyle Hendricks threw 36 pitches in a simulated game and could be on pace for a minor league rehab stint soon. Giants' Mitch Haniger is slated to begin a minor league rehab assignment today after suffering an oblique strain during spring training.