Paul Blackburn to Enter Rotation and Start on Wednesday
Paul Blackburn will enter the starting rotation and pitch on Wednesday against the division-rival Atlanta Braves, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Blackburn will be taking the rotation spot of right-hander Kodai Senga, who is heading to the 15-day injured list after straining his right hamstring on Thursday. The 31-year-old Blackburn could stay in New York's rotation for a couple of starts or until Frankie Montas (lat) is able to make his season debut. Blackburn also began the year on the injured list and has only made two appearances (one start), giving up three earned runs on 10 hits while walking two and striking out six in nine innings. He'll profile as a low-upside streaming option for those in deeper fantasy leagues due to his weak 6.9 career K/9 mark. Blackburn shut out the Dodgers for five innings in his first start of the year back on June 2.
Source: New York Post - Mike Puma
New York Mets right-hander Source: New York Post - Mike Puma

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