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New medical issue keeps Mets pitcher Paul Blackburn on the shelf
By Mike Puma,
7 hours ago
TORONTO — Paul Blackburn’s right hand was fine, but then his lower back got into the act.
The Mets right-hander was scratched from his Monday start with back discomfort — expertly replaced by Tylor Megill in the Mets’ 3-2 series-opening win over the Blue Jays — and will remain on the injured list at least until this weekend, according to manager Carlos Mendoza.
“Hopefully I will be able to pitch at some point on this road trip,” Blackburn said, referring to the three-game series that begins Friday in Philadelphia.
If Blackburn doesn’t show improvement by Wednesday he will return to New York for further evaluation and treatment, according to Mendoza.
David Peterson and Sean Manaea are aligned to pitch the final two games of the series before Thursday’s day off.
With only three weeks remaining in the regular season, the Mets plan to wait until next year to wear a uniform patch in honor of Ed Kranepool, who died Sunday at age 79 .
Mendoza opened his pregame media session with reporters by remembering the former Mets first baseman, who was a member of the 1969 World Series winning team and spent 18 years with the club.
“A sad day for the Mets family and the whole organization,” Mendoza said. “A Mets Hall of Famer, a fan favorite and part of a big Mets team and a sad day for all of us.”
Francisco Lindor was selected as the Mets’ nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award for a second straight year.
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