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Paul Blackburn (knee) to open season on IL

by Bruno Mulé | Wed, Mar 26th 4:26pm EDT

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said Wednesday that Paul Blackburn will begin the season on the 15-day injured list due to right knee inflammation. (Tim Healey)

Fantasy Impact:

While Blackburn's previously repaired back caused no issues this spring, a new knee injury will delay his start to the 2025 campaign. He’ll be shut down for about a week to 10 days, but the Mets expect him to return before the end of April. The 30-year-old righty had been penciled into a long-relief role, and his absence could open the door for another depth arm to crack the Opening Day roster.

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