Mets Place Paul Blackburn on 15-Day IL After Hand Injury

Blackburn's roster spot filled by Huascar Brazoban as Mets adjust pitching rotation.

Paul Blackburn sustained a hand contusion after being hit by a line drive during a game against the Padres.
A CT scan confirmed no fractures, but Blackburn will miss at least 15 days to recover.
Huascar Brazoban has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to fill Blackburn's roster spot.
Tylor Megill is expected to start in Blackburn's place, despite struggling with a 5.17 ERA this season.
The Mets are currently 2.5 games behind the Braves for the National League's final wild-card spot.