Paul Blackburn’s subsequent look in a sport possible can be in a Mets uniform, as a substitute of for one of many group’s minor league associates.
With the Mets on Friday starting a stretch of 10 straight days with a sport scheduled, supervisor Carlos Mendoza indicated Wednesday that Blackburn is a consideration to enter the rotation as a sixth starter subsequent week.
The Mets start a four-game sequence at Dodger Stadium on Monday, when Blackburn can be on full relaxation.
“His name is going to be in the conversation,” Mendoza mentioned earlier than the Mets misplaced 9-4 to the White Sox at Citi Area.
In a rehab look for Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, the right-hander allowed two earned runs on 4 hits and two walks with 4 strikeouts.
He threw 84 pitches.
Blackburn hasn’t pitched for the Mets since August of final season, when he was hit in the suitable wrist by a comebacker in San Diego.
Earlier than his return he was identified with a cerebrospinal fluid leak that necessitated offseason surgical procedure.
Blackburn constructed up in spring coaching, however proper knee irritation close to the top of camp compelled him onto the injured listing to start the season.
His rehab clock was reset alongside the best way due to a abdomen virus that briefly sidelined him.
Blackburn, who’s with out minor league choices, might grow to be a multi-inning reliever as soon as the Mets revert to a five-man rotation.
Crew brass might additionally resolve to maintain Blackburn within the rotation on the expense of Tylor Megill, who has a minor league possibility remaining.
Sean Manaea is scheduled Thursday to face hitters in reside batting observe for the primary time in his rehab from an indirect pressure.
The lefty has been sidelined since early in spring coaching.
José Azocar elected free company slightly than settle for an outright to Triple-A.
The outfielder was designated for project final weekend.
Luis Torrens walked in every of his first three plate appearances.
It was Torrens’ first profession three-walk sport. Torrens owns a .362 on-base share this season.
Pete Alonso was drilled by a pitch within the first inning, giving the Mets not less than one hit batter in six straight video games.
Mets batters have been hit by 35 pitches this season, which leads the key leagues.
