Morning Briefing: Paul Blackburn to Come Off IL Monday

Good morning, Mets fans!

According to MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo, Carlos Mendoza said that Paul Blackburn will come off the injured list to start Monday against the Dodgers in Los Angeles.

During the 2024 season, Blackburn pitched a total of 75 1/3 innings across 14 starts, recording a 4.66 ERA.

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