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Mets Lose Blackburn and Núñez, Promote Three Pitchers to Bolster Staff

Bringing up three minor-league arms reflects the Mets’ effort to stabilize a rotation ravaged by injuries

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Jun 28, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (58) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images/File Photo
Jun 28, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Jose Butto (70) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the second inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Right-hander Paul Blackburn was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to June 30 with a right shoulder impingement.
  • Reliever Dedniel Núñez was also moved to the 15-day IL with a right elbow sprain that could necessitate a second Tommy John surgery.
  • The pair bring the total number of Mets pitchers on the injured list to 12, including starters Tylor Megill (elbow sprain) and Griffin Canning (Achilles rupture).
  • New York recalled right-handers Austin Warren and Justin Hagenman and selected Rico Garcia from Triple-A Syracuse to reinforce the staff.
  • President David Stearns is weighing minor-league spot starts and external acquisitions while monitoring Sean Manaea’s and Kodai Senga’s rehabilitation timelines before the All-Star break.