Mets' Kodai Senga lands on 15-day injured list with low-grade hamstring strain
New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga, who's on the 15-day injured list, was diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain of his right hamstring.4 HOURS AGO
PAUL BLACKBURN
0-0 W-L •
1.71 WHIP •
6.75 ERA
0-0 W-L
1.71 WHIP
6.75 ERA
Rays storm back with 6-run sixth inning and hang on to edge Mets 7-5
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Will enter rotation Blackburn will step into the rotation and start Wednesday's game against Atlanta in place of Kodai Senga (hamstring), Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
Impact Kodai Senga was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday, opening a spot in the rotation for Blackburn on Wednesday with the potential for several starts, depending on when Frankie Montas (lat) is ready to go. After a lengthy IL stint to start 2025, Blackburn has pitched nine innings in his two MLB appearances, allowing three runs on 10 hits and two walks with six strikeouts. He threw 71 pitches in his most recent outing.
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Could move into rotation Blackburn is the top option on the Mets' 26-man roster to replace Kodai Senga (hamstring) in the rotation, Will Sammon of the Athletic reports.
Impact Blackburn missed the first two-plus months of the season due to knee trouble, but the veteran right-hander has been impressive since coming off the IL, blanking the Dodgers over five innings in a spot start for his 2025 debut June 2 before recording his first career save in a long-relief stint against the Rockies on June 8. He worked over 70 pitches in both appearances, so length wouldn't be an issue if he shifts back into the rotation. The Mets will wait and see how Frankie Montas (lat) looks in his rehab start Friday before making any decisions on who will take Senga's next turn, however.
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Mets ace Kodai Senga headed for injured list with right hamstring strain
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Notches four-inning save Blackburn gave up three runs on seven hits and a walk over four innings Sunday to record his first career save in a rout of the Rockies.
Impact The veteran righty took the mound to begin the sixth inning with the Mets ahead 7-2, and they only extended their lead from there. Blackburn tossed 71 pitches (47 strikes) in his second appearance of the season, which will likely leave him unavailable for long-relief duties during a three-game set against the Nationals to begin the current week.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Notches four-inning save Blackburn gave up three runs on seven hits and a walk over four innings Sunday to record his first career save in a rout of the Rockies.
Impact The veteran righty took the mound to begin the sixth inning with the Mets ahead 7-2, and they only extended their lead from there. Blackburn tossed 71 pitches (47 strikes) in his second appearance of the season, which will likely leave him unavailable for long-relief duties during a three-game set against the Nationals to begin the current week.
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Likely headed for bullpen Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that Blackburn is likely to move into a relief role after the right-hander started in Monday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Dodgers, Laura Albanes...
Impact The Mets opted to go with a six-man rotation this week featuring Blackburn, who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list ahead of Monday's contest to make his 2025 debut with the big club. Despite missing more than two months of action due to right knee inflammation, Blackburn was effective in his start, striking out three batters while scattering three hits and one walk over five scoreless innings. The performance apparently won't be enough to compel the Mets to keep Blackburn around in the rotation, as off days the next two Mondays will create a built-in rest day for each for the team's five starters and will lessen the need for a sixth starter. The Mets have a stretch of 13 games in 13 days from June 17 through June 29 in which they could look to add a sixth starter back into the mix, but Frankie Montas (lat) could be ready to return from the 60-day IL by then and may be prioritized over Blackburn.
JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE
How Mets' Paul Blackburn shut down Dodgers in long-awaited return from several injuries Paul Blackburn tossed five scoreless innings against the Dodgers and settled for a no-decision in the Mets' in a 4-3 win in 10 innings on Mo...
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Impressive in season debut Blackburn pitched five scoreless innings in a no-decision against the Dodgers on Monday, allowing three hits and issuing one walk while striking out three batters.
Impact Blackburn was activated from the injured list Monday afternoon after missing over two months to begin the campaign due to a knee injury. The veteran right-hander faced a tough task on the road against one of the league's top offenses, but he shined with five scoreless frames during which he didn't allow any extra-base hits. Blackburn was in line for the win upon his departure, but the game ended up going to an extra frame after Edwin Diaz blew a save chance in the ninth frame. Blackburn was able to toss 77 pitches (49 strikes) in his season debut, so his limitations weren't major despite the extended time off. He's lined up to face the Rockies in Colorado in his next start.
JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE
Impressive in season debut Blackburn pitched five scoreless innings in a no-decision against the Dodgers on Monday, allowing three hits and issuing one walk while striking out three batters.
Impact Blackburn was activated from the injured list Monday afternoon after missing over two months to begin the campaign due to a knee injury. The veteran right-hander faced a tough task on the road against one of the league's top offenses, but he shined with five scoreless frames during which he didn't allow any extra-base hits. Blackburn was in line for the win upon his departure, but the game ended up going to an extra frame after Edwin Diaz blew a save chance in the ninth frame. Blackburn was able to toss 77 pitches (49 strikes) in his season debut, so his limitations weren't major despite the extended time off. He's lined up to face the Rockies in Colorado in his next start.
JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE
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Reinstated from 15-day IL The Mets activated Blackburn (knee) from the 15-day injured list Monday.
Impact Blackburn is set to start Monday's game against the Dodgers in what will be his season debut for the Mets after he recovered from right knee inflammation. The veteran right-hander will be part of a six-man rotation for at least this week.
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Starting Monday vs. LAD Blackburn (knee) is expected to come off the 15-day injured list to start against the Dodgers on Monday, Andrew Tredinnick of The Bergen Record reports.
Impact Blackburn is in the final stages of his recovery from right knee inflammation, which caused him to land on the 15-day IL at the start of the season. He's posted a 3.68 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 31:13 K:BB across 29.1 minor-league innings during his rehab assignment. It's unclear whether Blackburn will have a consistent role in the Mets' rotation after Monday's start.
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Rockies take road slide into matchup with the Mets
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Lindor homers from each side and Soto snaps hitless streak as Mets top Rockies 4-2
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In line for spot start against LAD Blackburn (knee) will most likely come off the injured list for a spot start next week against the Dodgers, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Given that Blackburn's most recent rehab start (6.1 innings) was Wednesday, it would make sense for him to start either Monday or Tuesday in Los Angeles. He has a 2.55 ERA, 0.74 WHIP and 17:7 K:BB in 17.2 innings over his last three rehab starts.
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Rockies play the Mets looking to end road skid
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Mets look to keep home win streak going, host the White Sox
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Targeting June 3 season debut Blackburn (knee) is expected to make one more rehab start Tuesday with Triple-A Syracuse before making his season debut for the Mets the following Monday against the Dodgers, Tim B...
Impact The 31-year-old right-hander has been sharp over three starts for Syracuse, posting a 2.63 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 13:6 K:BB through 13.2 innings, but the Mets have delayed activating Blackburn from the IL until they had a need in the rotation. That need arrives this weekend, when the team plays 10 straight games without an off day beginning May 30. It's not clear if New York will stick with a six-man rotation after that stretch, or if Blackburn will then shift into a long relief role.
MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Mets host the White Sox in first of 3-game series
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