Paul Blackburn of New York Mets on 15-Day Injured List Due to Right Knee Inflammation, Expected Return in Early June

Paul Blackburn's stint on the 15-day injured list impacts the New York Mets' starting rotation. Without regular season stats for this year, the Mets will rely on other pitchers like Clay Holmes and Tylor Megill. Blackburn's knee has caused him trouble before, as noted in March and earlier this May.

The Mets face the Colorado Rockies on May 30 at Citi Field. With Blackburn out, the rotation depth is tested, and the Mets will look for strong performances from their available starters. The Mets' current depth chart shows Kodai Senga and Griffin Canning also filling roles in the starting rotation.