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16. August 2025
Departing 40-man
The Mets are expected to designate Blackburn for assignment Saturday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Analyse
Blackburn has registered a 6.85 ERA and 1.65 WHIP across 23.2 innings with the Mets this season. He's now set to lose his place on the active roster and 40-man roster in order to make room for Nolan McLean, who will be called up from Triple-A Syracuse to start Saturday against the Mariners. It's difficult to envision another team assuming the money remaining on Blackburn's $4.05 million deal for 2025, so he'll most likely go unclaimed off waivers.
14. August 2025
Provides length in return
Blackburn gave up two runs on one hit and one walk over five innings of relief in Wednesday's loss to Atlanta. He struck out out three.
Analyse
Activated from the IL earlier in the day, Blackburn was needed for some length out of the bullpen right away when starter David Peterson was able to get only 10 outs on 80 pitches (48 strikes). Blackburn hadn't pitched in a game for the Mets since June 28 due to a shoulder issue, but he'd been fully built up as a starter on his rehab stint. Top prospect Nolan McLean will get an audition in the rotation Saturday, but if he doesn't look ready for the majors, Blackburn could be Plan B.
13. August 2025
Activated from IL
The Mets activated Blackburn (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.
Analyse
Blackburn has made five rehab starts and built up to 97 pitches in his most recent outing last Friday. His return comes at a time of need after manager Carlos Mendoza said Tuesday that Frankie Montas is moving to the bullpen permanently. It's been reported by Andy Martino of SNY.tv that Nolan McLean is expected to be tapped to start in his MLB debut Saturday against the Mariners, but Blackburn also appears ready to rejoin New York's rotation. For now, though, he's likely to be available out of the bullpen.
11. August 2025
Still no timeline for return
Blackburn (shoulder) threw 5.2 innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, giving up three runs (two earned) on seven hits. He struck out three without walking a batter.
Analyse
The veteran righty built up to 97 pitches (61 strikes) in the outing, but the Mets still have yet to make a decision on when he will rejoin the big-league roster. Blackburn's rehab assignment ends Aug. 20, so if the team does decide to have him make one more start in the minors, it will be his final one. Over five starts since kicking off his rehab stint July 17, Blackburn's posted a 2.42 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 25:6 K:BB in 26 innings, and he could represent an upgrade in the New York rotation over Frankie Montas, who has failed to last five innings in three straight trips to the mound while stumbling to a 10.32 ERA.