The Mets‘ starting rotation is quickly becoming a major concern, with both Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea dealing with injuries before the regular season even begins. That puts 31-year-old right-hander Paul Blackburn in a position where he’ll have to step up in a big way—whether he’s ready or not.
The Mets Are Running Out of Options
With Montas sidelined for months due to a lat strain and Manaea dealing with an injury of his own, the Mets are being forced to turn to Blackburn, a pitcher with plenty of volatility in his track record.
Last season, he tossed 75.