Mets RHP Paul Blackburn won't pitch against the Blue Jays because of a sore back
Posted 9/9/24
New York Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn won’t pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays this series because of a sore lower back, manager Carlos Mendoza said. Blackburn had been expected to come off …
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Mets RHP Paul Blackburn won't pitch against the Blue Jays because of a sore back
New York Mets starting pitcher Paul Blackburn, right, talks to catcher Francisco Alvarez after getting hit by a line out by San Diego Padres' David Peralta during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
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TORONTO (AP) — New York Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn won’t pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays this series because of a sore lower back, manager Carlos Mendoza said Monday.
Blackburn had been expected to come off the 15-day injured list to face the Blue Jays. Instead, right-hander Tylor Megill was set to start Monday for the Mets, who are tied with Atlanta for the final NL wild card spot with 19 games remaining.