Paul Blackburn

Paul Blackburn will start for the Yankees on Thursday in a bullpen game.

Fantasy Impact

Blackburn will likely throw the first couple of innings before turning it over to the bullpen.

The Yankees say Paul Blackburn will start on Thursday against the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

Blackburn will start for Ryan Weathers, who was scratched due to an illness. It is unclear how many innings he'll go.

According to Jon Heyman, free agent pitcher Paul Blackburn has rejoined the Yankees on a one-year deal. The deal is worth $2 million with innings incentives built in that could make his salary jump to $2.5 million.

Fantasy Impact

The 32-year-old righthander struggled last season, going 0-3 with a 6.23 ERA between the Mets and the Yankees. After being released by the Mets in August, the Yankees signed him three days later and he registered a 5.28 ERA with the Pinstripes in eight appearances. In nine big league seasons, Blackburn has gone 22-31 with a 4.97 ERA as both a starter and a reliever.

The New York Yankees have signed right-hander Paul Blackburn.

Fantasy Impact

Blackburn was recently designated for assignment and released by the Mets and will land with the cross-town Yankees. The 31-year-old posted a 6.85 ERA in seven outings for the Mets this season.

The Mets have officially released right-hander Paul Blackburn.

Fantasy Impact

The Mets recently designated Blackburn for assignment, and he had the right to refuse an outright assignment to Triple-A in favor of free agency. The veteran posted a 6.85 ERA in 23 2/3 innings for the Mets this season.