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.

New York Mets starter Sean Manaea is expected to begin the season on the injured list because of a right oblique strain. Manaea said Monday that had been dealing with the issue since getting to spring training.

With Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas expected to miss the start of the 2025 season, the Mets starting pitching depth will be tested.

The New York Mets are linked to fomrer Cy Young Winner Sandy Alcantara in a potential deal to bolster its rotation.

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.

The Mets don't have to add another starting pitcher with guys like Paul Blackburn, Griffin Canning, and Tylor Megill in the organization, but if the right opportunity arose, they probably would add a starter to give them some more insurance.

Manaea is the second Mets starter to go down since last week. Frankie Montas will be out for several weeks due to a high-grade lat strain.

Spring training is finally here, and it's safe to say New York Mets fans are over the moon right now. Juan Soto has officially reported to Port St. Lucie, and h

New York Mets pitcher Sean Manaea was diagnosed with an oblique strain and will likely start the season on the injured list, manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Monday.