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Yankees Sign Ex-Mets Righty Paul Blackburn to Bolster Bullpen Depth

The 31-year-old joins the active roster as a multi-inning option after his Mets release.

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

  • New York awarded Blackburn a Major League deal and activated him before the four-game set against Boston.
  • To open a spot, the club optioned right-hander Allan Winans to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
  • Manager Aaron Boone described Blackburn as bullpen “depth” who can provide “length” in a long-relief role.
  • Blackburn went 0-3 with a 6.85 ERA in seven games for the Mets this season after a 2024 spinal fluid leak and 2025 IL stints for knee inflammation and a shoulder impingement.
  • Travel delays kept him from being available Wednesday, and his role could narrow once rehabbing relievers Fernando Cruz and Ryan Yarbrough return.