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Yankees to Re-Sign Paul Blackburn on One-Year, $2 Million Deal

New York targets inexpensive, multi-role pitching depth to cover early rotation gaps.

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FILE - New York Yankees relief pitcher Paul Blackburn delivers during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Sept. 18, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)
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Overview

  • Multiple outlets report Blackburn’s agreement at $2 million guaranteed with up to $500,000 in innings-based incentives, and the AP notes it is pending a physical.
  • Bonuses are $100,000 each at 80, 90, 100, 110 and 120 innings, signaling potential rotation usage beyond bullpen work.
  • He is expected to relieve primarily but could start early in 2026 while Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón complete rehabs.
  • After a mid-August release by the Mets, Blackburn joined the Yankees on Aug. 21 and posted a 5.28 ERA over eight outings, then struggled in his lone postseason appearance.
  • The former 2022 All-Star carries recent health concerns, including a 2024 procedure to repair a cerebrospinal fluid leak and 2025 knee and shoulder issues, making this a low-cost depth play consistent with other modest Yankees moves.