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"Goodbye Tatsuya Imai"; "More Mets scraps" - Fans rip Yankees after resigning former crosstown rival Paul Blackburn The New York Yankees have been linked with several high-profile names this offseason after their disappointing playoff exit in the division...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Right-hander Paul Blackburn stays with Yankees for $2 million, 1-year contract, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that right-hander Paul Blackburn is remaining with the New York Yankees, agreeing to a $2 million, one-year contr...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Yanks bring back Blackburn on 1-year deal (source) The Yankees and right-hander Paul Blackburn have agreed on a one-year, $2 million contract to keep him in the Bronx, a source told MLB.com’s...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • MLB.COM

Yankees Sign All-Star Pitcher To One-Year Contract The New York Yankees signed right-hander Paul Blackburn to a one-year, $2 million deal with incentives, Jon Heyman reported.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • NESN.COM

Back with Yankees on one-year deal The Yankees signed Blackburn to a one-year, $2 million contract Saturday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Blackburn began last season with the Mets but was released in mid-August. He was subsequently signed by the Yankees, with whom he made eight appearances out of the bullpen, posting a 5.28 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 16:4 K:BB over 15.1 innings. While those numbers aren't impressive, the bulk of the damage against him came in his team debut, when he gave up seven runs over 3.1 frames against Boston. Over his remaining seven appearances, Blackburn was much more effective, yielding just three runs (two earned) while posting a 14:2 K:BB across 12 innings. The veteran right-hander will likely work as a middle- and long-relief option next season with New York and also gives the team rotation depth given his history of working as a big-league starter.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Judge remains without World Series ring as Yankees' title drought reaches 16 years

Aaron Judge's brilliant season wasn't enough to end the New York Yankees' championship drought

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Kirk, Vladdy, Gausman Shine as Blue Jays Thump Yankees in ALDS Game 1 Win

Alejandro Kirk hit two solo home runs, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also connected and the Toronto Blue Jays won a postseason game for the first ti...

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Kirk, Vladdy, Gausman Shine as Blue Jays Thump Yankees in ALDS Game 1 Win

Kirk homers twice as Blue Jays end playoff skid by thumping Yankees 10-1 in Game 1 of ALDS

Alejandro Kirk hit two solo home runs, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also connected and the Toronto Blue Jays won a postseason game for the first time since 2016 by thumping the New York Y...

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Chase DeLauter could make debut in postseason, included on Guardians' Wild Card Series roster

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Clobbered in Yankees debut Blackburn tossed 3.1 relief innings against the Red Sox on Saturday, allowing seven runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out two batters. He didn't factor in the decisio...

Impact When Blackburn entered in the sixth inning, the Yankees were down but not entirely out, trailing 5-1. The righty did fine by getting to the ninth without giving up any runs, but he was shelled in the final frame, when Boston teed off for seven runs on seven hits against him. Yankees manager Aaron Boone elected to allow Blackburn to essentially take one for the team, as the hurler threw 71 total pitches -- more than starter Will Warren, who tossed 69 pitches over four innings. Needless to say, things couldn't have gone much worse for Blackburn, who was making his debut with the Yankees after the team signed him to a contract Thursday.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees Sign Former All-Star Pitcher to Major League Deal The Yankees are signing Paul Blackburn to a major league contract.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

After being released by Mets, right-hander Paul Blackburn signs with Yankees

A week after his final appearance with the New York Mets, Paul Blackburn signed with the Yankees on Thursday to provide bullpen depth for the AL wild-card leaders

AUGUST 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Former Met Blackburn signs with crosstown Yanks for stretch run The New York Yankees announced that they have signed right-handed pitcher Paul Blackburn to a Major League contract and added him to the act...

AUGUST 21, 2025 • MLB.COM

Links up with Yankees The Yankees signed Blackburn to a one-year contract Thursday.

Impact Blackburn was recently cut loose by the crosstown Mets but has quickly landed on his feet with a new major-league deal. He has struggled during his time at the big-league level this season, posting a 6.85 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 18:8 K:BB in 23.2 innings. Blackburn will presumably work in long relief for now and offers the flexibility to enter the rotation, should a need arise.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez needs surgery for thumb injury but will try to play through pain

Francisco Alvarez needs surgery for a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb

AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Parts ways with New York The Mets granted Blackburn is unconditional release Monday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact Blackburn cleared waivers after the Mets removed him from the 40-man roster Saturday, and since he was unlikely to accept an assignment to the minors, the organization has allowed him to test the open market. The 31-year-old right-hander has ample big-league experience with 93 appearances (86 starts) over the past nine seasons, but he struggled over his seven outings (four starts) with New York in 2025, logging a 6.85 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 18:8 K:BB in 23.2 innings. Blackburn may have a tough time landing a major-league deal in light of his poor production, but his body of work should be enough to earn him a minor-league deal with an organization looking to bolster its starting depth at the Triple-A level.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mets designate struggling pitcher Blackburn for assignment (source) NEW YORK -- The Mets designated pitcher Paul Blackburn for assignment late Friday, according to a source, likely ending the right-hander’s r...

AUGUST 16, 2025 • MLB.COM

Departing 40-man The Mets are expected to designate Blackburn for assignment Saturday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Blackburn has registered a 6.85 ERA and 1.65 WHIP across 23.2 innings with the Mets this season. He's now set to lose his place on the active and 40-man rosters in order to make room for Nolan McLean, who will make his MLB debut Saturday against the Mariners. It's hard to imagine that another team will be willing to pay the remainder of Blackburn's $4.05 million salary, so he'll most likely pass through waivers unclaimed.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Departing 40-man The Mets are expected to designate Blackburn for assignment Saturday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Blackburn has registered a 6.85 ERA and 1.65 WHIP across 23.2 innings with the Mets this season. He's now set to lose his place on the active roster and 40-man roster in order to make room for Nolan McLean, who will be called up from Triple-A Syracuse to start Saturday against the Mariners. It's difficult to envision another team assuming the money remaining on Blackburn's $4.05 million deal for 2025, so he'll most likely go unclaimed off waivers.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Provides length in return Blackburn gave up two runs on one hit and one walk over five innings of relief in Wednesday's loss to Atlanta. He struck out out three.

Impact Activated from the IL earlier in the day, Blackburn was needed for some length out of the bullpen right away when starter David Peterson was able to get only 10 outs on 80 pitches (48 strikes). Blackburn hadn't pitched in a game for the Mets since June 28 due to a shoulder issue, but he'd been fully built up as a starter on his rehab stint. Top prospect Nolan McLean will get an audition in the rotation Saturday, but if he doesn't look ready for the majors, Blackburn could be Plan B.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mets plan to promote McLean to boost struggling rotation

Pitching prospect Nolan McLean will make his major league debut Saturday for the New York Mets, who are hoping the right-hander can provide a boost to a struggling rotation

AUGUST 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Activated from IL The Mets activated Blackburn (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.

Impact Blackburn has made five rehab starts and built up to 97 pitches in his most recent outing last Friday. His return comes at a time of need after manager Carlos Mendoza said Tuesday that Frankie Montas is moving to the bullpen permanently. It's been reported by Andy Martino of SNY.tv that Nolan McLean is expected to be tapped to start in his MLB debut Saturday against the Mariners, but Blackburn appears ready to also rejoin New York's rotation.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mets bring 1-0 series lead over Braves into game 2

The New York Mets lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Atlanta Braves

AUGUST 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Struggling Mets send right-hander Frankie Montas to bullpen, weigh calling up a prospect

The New York Mets have moved struggling right-hander Frankie Montas to the bullpen

AUGUST 12, 2025 • Associated Press

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