Paul Blackburn

The Mets and Paul Blackburn have agreed to a one-year deal to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Blackburn is recovering from back surgery and his role with the 2025 Mets is unclear right now. He is expected to be ready for the start of spring training.

Paul Blackburn underwent surgery to repair a cerebrospinal fluid leak.

Fantasy Impact

Blackburn underwent the surgery earlier in October. He'll aim to be ready for Opening Day, but likely won't be healthy for the start of spring training.

Paul Blackburn will not return in the postseason from his back injury.

Fantasy Impact

Blackburn missed the end of the regular season due to the injury. He will be sidelined through the rest of the postseason.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Paul Blackburn is likely to miss the rest of the regular season.

Fantasy Impact

Blackburn had been working his way back from a hand injury when he suffered an injury to his back on his rehab assignment. It is unclear if he'll be able to make his way back for the postseason.

The Mets have announced that Paul Blackburn was scratched from his start Monday due to a back injury.

Fantasy Impact

Manager Carlos Mendoza added that Blackburn will not be activated from the IL and will likely not pitch against Toronto. He is expected to be re-evaluated over the next few days.