Mets right-handed pitcher Paul Blackburn allowed three runs on seven hits while striking out three in 5.2 innings of Triple-A Syracuse's 9-5 win over Charlotte.
Blackburn, who improved to 5-1 with a 2.55 ERA in eight starts for Syracuse this season, completed his fourth rehab start since the assignment reached Triple-A July 22.
He threw 61 strikes on 97 pitches and was replaced by Dom Hamel with two outs in the sixth inning.
Paul Blackburn's final line for Triple-A Syracuse tonight:
5.2 IP, 7 H, 3 R (2 ER), 0 BB, 3 K (97 pitches) pic.twitter.com/dsje0j8bbi
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) August 9, 2025
The Mets placed Blackburn, 31, on the 15-day injured list July 3 (retroactive to June 30) after he was diagnosed with a right shoulder impingement.
Blackburn last pitched in a game for the Mets June 28 when he lasted one inning and allowed three runs on six hits.
In six games (four starts) with New York this season, Blackburn is 0-3 with a 7.71 ERA and 1.98 WHIP.
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