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Mets take on the Braves in first of 3-game series

The New York Mets open a three-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday

AUGUST 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Still no timeline for return Blackburn (shoulder) threw 5.2 innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, giving up three runs (two earned) on seven hits. He struck out three without walking a batt...

Impact The veteran righty built up to 97 pitches (61 strikes) in the outing, but the Mets still have yet to make a decision on when he will rejoin the big-league roster. Blackburn's rehab assignment ends Aug. 20, so if the team does decide to have him make one more start in the minors, it will be his final one. Over five starts since kicking off his rehab stint July 17, Blackburn's posted a 2.42 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 25:6 K:BB in 26 innings, and he could represent an upgrade in the New York rotation over Frankie Montas, who has failed to last five innings in three straight trips to the mound while stumbling to a 10.32 ERA.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mets look to end road skid, face the Brewers

The New York Mets will look to break their five-game road skid in a matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers

AUGUST 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets bring road skid into matchup with the Brewers

The New York Mets travel to the Milwaukee Brewers looking to end a four-game road losing streak

AUGUST 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets look to stop road skid, play the Brewers

The New York Mets will attempt to stop their three-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers

AUGUST 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets host the Guardians on home losing streak

The New York Mets play the Cleveland Guardians looking to break a three-game home skid

AUGUST 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Alonso leads Mets against the Guardians following 4-hit performance

The New York Mets take on the Cleveland Guardians after Pete Alonso had four hits against the Guardians on Monday

AUGUST 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Making another rehab start Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Monday that Blackburn (shoulder) will make another rehab start Friday, Joe Pantorno of amNY.com reports.

Impact Blackburn looks ready to return from the 15-day injured list, having collected a 2.21 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 22:6 K:BB in 20.1 innings over four rehab starts. However, the Mets aren't ready to remove Frankie Montas from the rotation at this point, so they'll kick the can down the road and have Blackburn make another rehab start. Blackburn has been out since early July with a right shoulder impingement.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Making another rehab start Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Monday that Blackburn (shoulder) will make another rehab start Friday, Joe Pantorno of amNewYork reports.

Impact Blackburn looks ready, having collected a 2.21 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 22:6 K:BB in 20.1 innings over four rehab starts. However, the Mets aren't ready to remove Frankie Montas from the rotation at this point, so they'll kick the can down the road and have Blackburn make another rehab start. Blackburn has been out since early July with a right shoulder impingement.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians visit the Mets to open 3-game series

The New York Mets begin a three-game series at home against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday

AUGUST 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Completes fourth rehab start Blackburn (shoulder) struck out three and allowed two earned runs on six hits and two walks over 5.1 innings Saturday in his rehab start with Triple-A Syracuse.

Impact Blackburn has now compiled a 2.21 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 22:6 K:BB in 20.1 innings over four rehab starts between stops with Syracuse and the rookie-level Florida Complex League. He's been on the shelf since July 3 due to a right shoulder impingement but has been fully stretched out for over a week now, as he built up to 87 pitches in his previous rehab start before tossing 93 on Saturday. His delayed activation from the 15-day injured list seems to be a result of the Mets buying some time before deciding whether he'll head to the rotation or bullpen upon his return, though Blackburn's odds of returning as a starter appear to have increased after Sunday's 12-4 loss to the Giants. Frankie Montas was battered for seven earned runs in four innings in that outing and now holds a 6.68 ERA over seven starts on the season, perhaps putting him at risk of losing his spot in the rotation.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mets and Giants play with series tied 1-1

Both the New York Mets and the San Francisco Giants are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

AUGUST 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Giants take road win streak into game against the Mets

The San Francisco Giants hit the road against the New York Mets looking to prolong a three-game road winning streak

AUGUST 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets come into matchup with the Giants on losing streak

The New York Mets look to stop their three-game skid when they take on the San Francisco Giants

AUGUST 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Padres try to sweep series against the Mets

The San Diego Padres play the New York Mets looking to sweep their three-game series

JULY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Ready for activation Blackburn (shoulder) threw 87 pitches (56 strikes) for Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday, allowing one run on five hits and one walk over 6.1 innings. He struck out six.

Impact The veteran righty has looked good on his rehab stint, and over two appearances for Syracuse he's posted an 11:2 K:BB in 11.1 innings with a 1.59 ERA. While the Mets have Blackburn stretched out for a potential starting role, there doesn't appear to be room for him in the big-league rotation at the moment, and the team won't need a sixth starter until the second half of August due to frequent off days. Frankie Montas could get bumped to a long relief role, but Blackburn is the more likely candidate to move to the bullpen once he gets activated.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Padres play the Mets leading series 1-0

The San Diego Padres lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the New York Mets

JULY 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Machado leads Padres against the Mets after 4-hit outing

The San Diego Padres play the New York Mets after Manny Machado had four hits against the Cardinals on Sunday

JULY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets try to keep win streak going against the Giants

The New York Mets look to keep a six-game win streak alive when they take on the San Francisco Giants

JULY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Giants host New York Mets, look to stop home slide

The San Francisco Giants look to end their three-game home slide with a victory against the New York Mets

JULY 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Giants host the Mets in first of 3-game series

The San Francisco Giants open a three-game series at home against the New York Mets on Friday

JULY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Schanuel leads Angels against the Mets after 4-hit game

The Los Angeles Angels take on the New York Mets after Nolan Schanuel had four hits on Tuesday in a 3-2 loss to the Mets

JULY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets face the Angels leading series 1-0

The New York Mets play the Los Angeles Angels, leading the series 1-0

JULY 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Shifting rehab to Triple-A The Mets announced that Blackburn (shoulder) is expected to move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.

Impact Blackburn is ready for a tougher test after he opened his rehab assignment last Thursday in the rookie-level Florida Complex League, where he struck out eight and allowed one earned run on three hits and two walks over 3.2 innings. Though the Mets appear to be letting Blackburn build up as a starter during his rehab assignment, he could be ticketed for a long-relief role once he's activated from the 15-day injured list.

JULY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mets open 3-game series with the Angels

The New York Mets host the Los Angeles Angels to start a three-game series

JULY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

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