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The New York Mets didn't start the 2025 regular season with their imagined starting rotation, which is a byproduct of the injuries they dealt with during spring training.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / March 27

Huascar Brazobán looks to impress in first full season with Mets

Having joined the Mets via trade last summer, Brazobán begins this season on the major league roster. Until the Mets announced yesterday afternoon that Paul Blackburn would begin the season on the injured list, it seemed like Huascar Brazobán was destined for Triple-A Syracuse to start the 2025 season.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / March 26

Mets add Baty and Senger to Opening Day roster, will place Blackburn on IL

Pitchers Max Kranick and Huascar Brazobán will join the team, as well. Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns announced that infielder Brett Baty and catcher Hayden Senger will make the team’s Opening Day roster.

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New York Mets News / Field Level Media / March 26

Mets RHP Paul Blackburn (knee) to begin season on IL

New York Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn will open the season on the injured list with knee inflammation. Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns told reporters Wednesday that Blackburn will be shut down for 7 to 10 days but that he expects him back in April.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 13

Paul Blackburn Rebounds With Impressive Outing Against Cardinals

As we get closer to Opening Day, the Mets offense seems poised to deliver the run support this team needs to compete for a division title. The pitching, however, is a different story.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / March 12

Grapefruit Juice: Mets 2, Cardinals 0

Paul Blackburn looked strong against the Red Birds. The Mets won an efficient game on the road this afternoon, defeating the Cardinals 2-0. After a less than stellar start of his spring, Paul Blackburn had a nice outing this afternoon, going four perfect innings with two strikeouts.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 7

Kranick Shines, Blackburn Falters in Mets’ Walk-Off Loss to Nationals

Paul Blackburn hurt his case for a spot in the rotation, but Max Kranick bolstered his bid for a place in the bullpen. Blackburn served up a pair of homers Friday in the Mets’ 5-4 walk-off loss to the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Fla.

MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / March 2

Grapefruit Juice, 3/2/25: Red Sox 6, Mets 4

Paul Blackburn struggled, while Jose Siri went deep again. The Mets dropped their road exhibition game against the Red Sox this afternoon by a 6-4 score, as Boston jumped on Mets starter Paul Blackburn for several runs early.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / February 27

Mets throwing volatile pitcher into a prominant role out of desperation

The Mets‘ starting rotation is quickly becoming a major concern, with both Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea dealing with injuries before the regular season even begins.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 27

Mets’ Paul Blackburn gives immediate reaction to first start since health scare

The New York Mets lost to the Miami Marlins in Wednesday’s spring training game but there was a far more important result. Paul Blackburn started the game for the Mets after dealing with a spine injury this offseason.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / February 26

Mets’ Paul Blackburn sharp in return from offseason back surgery

Questions surrounding the New York Mets’ pitching staff have intensified since spring training began due to injuries. However, Wednesday’s game brought a more positive development for the rotation.

New York Mets News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 22

New York Mets Starter to Miss 4-5 Months

Former Oakland A's right-hander Paul Blackburn, now with the New York Mets, underwent a CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) leak repair on October 11 with Dr. Wouter Schievink at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, per the Mets.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / October 22

Mets RHP Paul Blackburn has spinal procedure, out 4-5 months

New York Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn underwent a procedure to repair a cerebrospinal fluid leak earlier this month and will be sidelined at least four-to-five months, the team announced Tuesday.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 22

Mets right-hander undergoes spinal procedure

The typical timeframe to return to play from a procedure of this nature is four to five months, per the club.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / October 3

New York Mets Announce Paul Blackburn Won't Return This Season

The New York Mets won't be getting a key depth piece back in the postseason after all. As manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters ahead of the Mets' 5-3 Game 2 Wild Card loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, right-handed starting pitcher Paul Blackburn's season is officially over.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 2

Mets pitcher reportedly still experiencing issues after spinal fluid leak

The Mets defeated the Brewers on Tuesday and are now one win away from moving on to the National League Division series. But regardless of how deep they go in the postseason, right-hander Paul Blackburn won’t be an option for them.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / October 2

Mets RHP Paul Blackburn (spinal leak) done for season

New York Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to ongoing issues from a spinal fluid leak, manager Carlos Mendoza announced Wednesday.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26

Mets’ Paul Blackburn gets optimistic injury outlook after going on IL

In what has already been an injury-riddled season for the right-handed starter, New York Mets pitcher Paul Blackburn is on the team’s 15-day injured list after yet another setback.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 25

Mets lose one-time All-Star to injured list

The Mets will be without a former All-Star for a while as they look to make a push for the playoffs.

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New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 18

Mets’ Paul Blackburn dishes reality check after collapse vs. Marlins

The New York Mets have been struggling of late, with a 6-7 record in August. Pitcher Paul Blackburn started Sunday’s game against the Miami Marlins, which saw the Mets collapse and lose 3-2.

MLB News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 30

Bay Area Native, Paul Blackburn, Traded to the New York Mets

At 1:00p PST, the Oakland Athletics traded Paul Blackburn to the New York Mets, per Jeff Passan. Blackburn was the A's All-Star representative in 2022 and was the longest tenured Oakland A.