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Report: New York Mets shopping veteran starting pitcher

The New York Mets are clear buyers, but that doesn't mean they aren't willing to trade from their major league roster as well. As reported by Will Sammon and Tim Britton of The Athletic on Tuesday night, the Mets are shopping right-handed veteran starting pitcher Paul Blackburn on the trade market.

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Mets listening to offers for Paul Blackburn

It’s been a rough season for last year’s trade deadline acquisition. While most of the attention and speculation has rightfully been on which players the Mets may trade for to boost their roster for the playoff push, it is possible we will see David Stearns and company pull off at least one other sort of transaction before the deadline passes.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / July 4

2 'under the radar' relievers make sense for Mets, per insider

The New York Mets had two pitchers placed on the IL on July 3: right-handed reliever Dedniel Núñez, who suffered an elbow sprain and seems likely to receive Tommy John surgery and therefore miss the rest of this season, and Paul Blackburn, who is dealing with right shoulder impingement.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / July 3

Mets' thin pitching depth takes another hit amid latest wave of injuries

The New York Mets received more bad news Thursday, placing starter Paul Blackburn and reliever Dedniel Núñez on the 15-day injured list, further depleting an already thin pitching staff.

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Mets place RHP Paul Blackburn (shoulder) back on IL

Amid a series of roster moves Thursday, the New York Mets placed right-hander Paul Blackburn on the 15-day injured list because of a shoulder impingement.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / June 28

Mets Blown Out Again In Pittsburgh 9-2

Getting blown out once to the Pittsburgh Pirates is one thing; getting blown out twice in back-to-back games is another. That’s what the New York Mets have done this weekend.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 28

Mets' Paul Blackburn, Pirates' Bailey Falter look to end June on strong note

A day after their rotation took a serious hit, the New York Mets will look to former All-Star right-hander Paul Blackburn to get things moving in the right direction when he takes on the host Pittsburgh Pirates and left-hander Bailey Falter on Saturday in the middle game of a three-game series.

MLB News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / June 19

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We have an exciting NL East matchup to wrap up this three-game series as the New York Mets go on the road to take on the Atlanta Braves on Thursday evening.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 18

Facing Braves, Mets ask Paul Blackburn to help snap season-long skid

The New York Mets will send struggling Paul Blackburn to the mound on Wednesday night as they attempt to end their season-long four-game losing streak when they visit the Atlanta Braves.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / June 12

Mets’ Paul Blackburn generating interest in potential trade

With Frankie Montas (lat) and Sean Manaea (oblique) nearing returns from the injured list, the New York Mets may soon have seven or eight starters competing for five rotation spots.

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New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 12

Mets receiving trade interest in Paul Blackburn

With several teams around the league straining to find rotation help, the Mets have been receiving early interest in righty Paul Blackburn, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / June 9

Mets' Paul Blackburn earns first career save in four-inning effort

In the New York Mets' dominant win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, Paul Blackburn registered a career first. The right-hander relieved starter Tylor Megill in the sixth inning with a comfortable 8-2 cushion.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Francisco Lindor Had Strong Words for Mets Teammate After Dodgers Game

Paul Blackburn made a triumphant return to the mound Monday night, helping lead the New York Mets to a gritty 4-3 win over the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Mets Send Message to Paul Blackburn After Dodgers Game

The New York Mets are rolling, improving to 38-22 on Monday night with a thrilling 4-3 win in 10 innings at Dodger Stadium. New York now won four straight and sits 1.5 games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League East.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 3

Impressive Paul Blackburn performance continues Mets' exceptional starting pitching

The New York Mets got another strong starting pitching performance on Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 31

Mets’ Paul Blackburn Set to Start vs. Dodgers After IL Return

The New York Mets are poised to receive a significant boost to their pitching staff as they prepare for a pivotal series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 30

New York Mets make a decision on pitcher Paul Blackburn

When the New York Mets travel to Los Angeles early next week, a veteran pitcher could make his regular-season debut. According to Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, right-hander Paul Blackburn is “in play” to be activated off the 15-day injured list and start at some point during their upcoming four-game road series against the Dodgers.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Mets Make Major Pitching Announcement Before Impressive Win Over Red Sox

Barring a setback, former All-Star pitcher Paul Blackburn should rejoin the New York Mets within the next two weeks. The problem: it’s not if Blackburn will face big-league hitters again, but when.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / March 26

Mets RHP Paul Blackburn (knee) to begin season on IL

New York Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn will open the season on the injured list with knee inflammation. Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns told reporters Wednesday that Blackburn will be shut down for 7 to 10 days but that he expects him back in April.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 27

Mets’ Paul Blackburn gives immediate reaction to first start since health scare

The New York Mets lost to the Miami Marlins in Wednesday’s spring training game but there was a far more important result. Paul Blackburn started the game for the Mets after dealing with a spine injury this offseason.

New York Mets News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 22

New York Mets Starter to Miss 4-5 Months

Former Oakland A's right-hander Paul Blackburn, now with the New York Mets, underwent a CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) leak repair on October 11 with Dr. Wouter Schievink at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, per the Mets.