Paul Blackburn

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.

The New York Mets have designated Paul Blackburn for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

After being activated from the 15-day injured list on August 13, Blackburn pitched five innings, allowing two earned runs on one hit and one walk with three strikeouts in his only appearance. The move to activate him clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Nolan McLean, who is scheduled to make his MLB debut on Saturday.

Paul Blackburn (shoulder) has been activated from the IL.

Fantasy Impact

Blackburn made his fifth rehab start this past Friday and was expected to make another on Wednesday. Instead, the Mets have decided to go ahead and activate the veteran righty and place him the bullpen ahead of Wednesday's game against the Braves. Justin Hagenman has been optioned in a corresponding move.

Paul Blackburn is scheduled for another minor league rehab start with Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Blackburn appears ready to be reinstated from the injured list, having thrown 87, 93 and 97 pitches in his last three rehab starts. However, the Mets will have him pitch in another rehab game as they try to determine how to utilize him upon his return.