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Blackburn will need to prove that he's healthy himself, of course, but Frankie Montas (lat) was already expected to be sidelined into May, so the Mets ' rotation depth is being tested early. Kodai Senga,

Blackburn is understandably a little behind the likes of Tylor Megill, who is reportedly furthest along of Blackburn and Griffin Canning, all of whom are competing for the final two spots in the Mets' six-man rotation.

Blackburn (back) is a little behind the Mets' other rotation options at the start of spring training, Will Sammon and Tim Britton of The Athletic report. This is no real surprise, as Blackburn underwent spinal surgery in October.

Edwin Diaz came into camp with more muscle and more confidence than ever. The 2024 season challenged the Mets closer in ways he didn’t expect, but Diaz is always optimistic, especially when it comes to baseball.

He already threw two innings in a live batting practice session, and is ahead of Paul Blackburn (back) and Griffin Canning, the two other starters Megill is competing with for the final two spots in the Mets' six-man rotation.

The New York Mets re-signing Jose Quintana makes a lot of sense after losing Frankie Montas to injury, but MLB insider Jon Heyman revealed on The Baseball Insiders Podcast that the team is not interested in bringing him back.

Blackburn (back) may be ticketed for a spot in the Opening Day rotation if Sean Manaea (oblique) begins the season on the injured list, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. Blackburn will need to prove that he's healthy himself,

PORT ST. LUCIE — Paul Blackburn’s participation in normal physical activity late last season left him feeling as if his spine was getting crushed. Running, jumping, walking up and down stairs were activities that left him in severe discomfort. Migraines persisted, along with tingling sensations on the left side of his body.

Mets starter Sean Manaea has a right oblique strain, manager Carlos Mendoza announced on Monday. The left-hander has been dealing with the injury since the start of spring training and will now be shut down for a couple of weeks. He will likely begin the season on the injured list.

T he New York Mets have one of the best lineups in baseball after adding Juan Soto to the mix. Pete Alonso’s return solidified the top of the order as a legitimate threat. With

The Mets boast enough starting pitchers to absorb Montas’ injury, but several of them are question marks heading into the season.