Paul Blackburn of New York Mets on 15-Day Injured List

Paul Blackburn has struggled this season with a 7.71 ERA over 18 2/3 innings pitched. He has not recorded a win, with a 0-3 record and a WHIP of 1.98. Blackburn's strikeout rate is 7.2 K/9, with a total of 15 strikeouts and 7 walks.

Earlier in the year, Blackburn also dealt with knee inflammation, which kept him on the injured list. The Mets have seen a few losses recently with Blackburn on the mound, including a 9-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 28. The absence of Blackburn will further impact the Mets' pitching rotation.