Prior to Sunday’s game, the New York Mets announced that they placed starting pitcher Paul Blackburn on the 15-day injured list. In the corresponding move, relief pitcher Huascar Brazobán was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse.
Blackburn was injured in his last start, on Friday, when he struggled against the San Diego Padres. After allowing 10 hits and five runs through 2 1/3 innings, Blackburn was struck on the hand by a hard line drive. Blackburn was examined, then removed from the game.
Blackburn underwent a CT scan on Saturday, which showed no fractures or breaks. Now, he finds himself on the 15-day injured list with what the team confirms is a, “right-hand contusion.” The move is retroactive to August 24.
Brazobán was just sent down to Triple-A Syracuse on August 23 to make room for the return of right-handed reliever Dedniel Núñez. Despite the strong start to the year with Miami, since the trade, Brazoban has struggled mightily; 6.30 ERA across 10 innings. With years of team control, and strong major-league performances historically, one would hope and assume Brazoban finds it sooner rather than later.
Blackburn was due for his next start on Thursday, August 29. The first day he will be able to return is September 8. Until then, the Mets will likely have to either call-up Tylor Megill from Triple-A or let José Buttó return to the rotation. Manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed prior to Sunday’s game that Megill is indeed a strong candidate.
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