Latest Paul Blackburn News

Mets and pitcher Sean Manaea finalize $75 million, 3-year deal

Dec. 28, 2024 00:26 AM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Manaea and the New York Mets finalized a $75 million, three-year contract Friday night that keeps one of the team's best pitchers last season at the front of a remodeled rotation. The sides agreed to terms earlier this week, subject to a successful physical. ...

Sean Manaea to re-sign with Mets for $75 million over 3 years, AP source says

Dec. 23, 2024 19:48 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Manaea is set to return to the New York Mets on a $75 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Monday because the deal was subject to a successful...

MLB Salary Arbitration Eligibles List

Dec. 22, 2024 20:47 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — The 168 players eligible for salary arbitration. Proposed salaries will be exchanged Jan. 9: AMERICAN LEAGUE ...

Right-hander Griffin Canning and Mets agree to $4.25 million, 1-year contract

Dec. 20, 2024 16:15 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Griffin Canning agreed to a $4.25 million, one-year contract with the New York Mets on Thursday, giving them another option for the back end of their revamped rotation. The 28-year-old right-hander can earn an additional $1 million in performance bonuses for games...

City switcher: Clay Holmes confident and excited about move from bullpen to rotation with NY Mets

Dec. 17, 2024 21:02 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — After spending six years in the bullpen, Clay Holmes is confident he can become an effective starting pitcher and he's excited about the change. He also was optimistic his move across town to the New York Mets might even send a positive signal to a certain superstar...

Discussion with Mets about converting Clay Holmes into a starter began at GM meetings last month

Dec. 10, 2024 22:37 PM EST

DALLAS (AP) — The Mets were in the midst of the general managers meetings in San Antonio last month when Clay Holmes' agent brought up the idea of converting the two-time All-Star closer back into a starting pitcher for the first time since his rookie season. “The arsenal should...

Mets pitcher Paul Blackburn had a procedure to repair leaking spinal fluid, team says

Oct. 22, 2024 14:00 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Mets pitcher Paul Blackburn had a procedure this month to repair leaking spinal fluid, the team announced Tuesday. The issue sidelined Blackburn in September and caused him to miss New York's playoff run that ended Sunday with a Game 6 loss to the Los Angeles...