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Blackburn will need to prove that he's healthy himself, of course, but Frankie Montas (lat) was already expected to be sidelined into May, so the Mets ' rotation depth is being tested early. Kodai Senga,

Blackburn is understandably a little behind the likes of Tylor Megill, who is reportedly furthest along of Blackburn and Griffin Canning, all of whom are competing for the final two spots in the Mets' six-man rotation.

Blackburn (back) is a little behind the Mets' other rotation options at the start of spring training, Will Sammon and Tim Britton of The Athletic report. This is no real surprise, as Blackburn underwent spinal surgery in October.

Edwin Diaz came into camp with more muscle and more confidence than ever. The 2024 season challenged the Mets closer in ways he didn’t expect, but Diaz is always optimistic, especially when it comes to baseball.

He already threw two innings in a live batting practice session, and is ahead of Paul Blackburn (back) and Griffin Canning, the two other starters Megill is competing with for the final two spots in the Mets' six-man rotation.

The New York Mets re-signing Jose Quintana makes a lot of sense after losing Frankie Montas to injury, but MLB insider Jon Heyman revealed on The Baseball Insiders Podcast that the team is not interested in bringing him back.

PORT ST. LUCIE — Paul Blackburn’s participation in normal physical activity late last season left him feeling as if his spine was getting crushed. Running, jumping, walking up and down stairs were activities that left him in severe discomfort. Migraines persisted, along with tingling sensations on the left side of his body.

Blackburn (back) may be ticketed for a spot in the Opening Day rotation if Sean Manaea (oblique) begins the season on the injured list, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. Blackburn will need to prove that he's healthy himself,

The New York Mets are in a tough situation as more pitchers struggle with injuries. Here's all you need to know.

There is an axiom around baseball that one can never have too much pitching. The New York Mets are putting their depth to the test early in spring training.

The Mets boast enough starting pitchers to absorb Montas’ injury, but several of them are question marks heading into the season.