New York Mets starting pitcher Paul Blackburn stays down after getting hit by a line out by San Diego Padres' David Peralta during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

New York Mets starting pitcher Paul Blackburn, right, talks to catcher Francisco Alvarez after getting hit by a line out by San Diego Padres' David Peralta during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

New York Mets starting pitcher Paul Blackburn works against a San Diego Padres batter during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)