Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Yankees Acquire Pitcher Paul Blackburn After Mets Release
The New York Yankees have added pitcher Paul Blackburn to their team.
Blackburn was previously with the New York Mets but was released after struggling this season.
Before the Mets, he played for Oakland Athletics, earning an All-Star selection in 2022.
He has a career ERA of 4.96, and can both start and relieve.
This signing happened just before the Yankees played the Red Sox.
The Yankees hope Blackburn will help their pitching staff.
The New York Yankees signed pitcher Paul Blackburn to a Major League contract.
Blackburn was released by the New York Mets before joining the Yankees.
He struggled with the Mets, posting a 1-5 record and 6.00 ERA in 12 games.
The Yankees added Blackburn to their active roster before a series against the Red Sox.
Blackburn can serve as both a starter and reliever for the Yankees.
- Who
- The New York Yankees and Paul Blackburn.
- What
- The New York Yankees signed pitcher Paul Blackburn.
- When
- Announced before a series against the Boston Red Sox.
- Where
- New York.
- Why
- To strengthen the Yankees' pitching staff.
- Player
- Paul Blackburn
- Team
- New York Yankees
- Position
- Pitcher
- Previous Team
- New York Mets
- Career ERA
- 4.96
- MLB Seasons
- 9