Paul Blackburn

Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn (shoulder impingement) will throw one more bullpen session Sunday before heading to the team's spring complex in Port St. Lucie to face hitters after the All-Star break.

Fantasy Impact

Blackburn landed on the injured list on July 3 after struggling to begin the season. The veteran has pitched to a 7.71 ERA in six outings (four starts) and has also posted a 3.68 ERA in seven starts with Triple-A Syracuse.

Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn (shoulder) resumed throwing on July 6 and is up to 75 feet off flat ground.

Fantasy Impact

Blackburn's goal is to return by the end of July, and the fact he resumed throwing just three days into his IL stint is certainly encouraging. The veteran has been tagged for a 7.71 ERA in six big-league outings (four starts) alongside a 3.68 ERA in seven minor-league starts.

The Mets placed Paul Blackburn on the 15-day IL with a shoulder impingement.

Fantasy Impact

Blackburn is one of two pitchers placed on the injured list. He'll be sidelined through the All-Star break.

Paul Blackburn allowed three earned runs on six hits while striking out two over just one inning in Saturday's loss to the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

The right-hander continues a disappointing stretch on the mound, allowing three or more runs in each of his last five appearances for the Mets. After yesterday’s performance, Blackburn now holds a 7.71 ERA and 1.98 WHIP with no wins and three losses across four starts this season.

Paul Blackburn allowed three runs on six hits over 4 2/3 innings in a loss on Monday against the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

Blackburn added five strikeouts and walked three on the day. He is scheduled to face the Pirates in his next start.