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Yankees Sign Ex-Met Paul Blackburn to Bolster Multi-Inning Bullpen Depth

He is slated for long relief with his roster spot subject to upcoming injury returns.

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 23, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Allan Winans (62) pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the fifth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images/ File Photo
Paul Blackburn #58 and Francisco Alvarez #4 of the New York Mets react to the dugout for help with their radio communication during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on June 02, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Overview

  • The Yankees signed right-hander Paul Blackburn to a major league contract and added him to the active roster before Thursday’s series opener against the Red Sox.
  • Right-hander Allan Winans was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to open the active-roster spot.
  • Manager Aaron Boone said the move was to add “depth” and “length,” setting Blackburn up for a multi-inning bullpen role.
  • Blackburn was designated for assignment by the Mets on Aug. 16 and released Aug. 19; he went 0-3 with a 6.85 ERA in seven games this season.
  • Travel issues from Idaho through Texas delayed his arrival, preventing an earlier activation and bringing him into Newark early Thursday.