The New York Mets have lost two of their top offseason pitching acquisitions in a matter of days. Last week, the Mets shut down starter Frankie Montas, who signed a two-year, $34 million contract, due to a high-grade lat strain.

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.

The Mets don't have to add another starting pitcher with guys like Paul Blackburn, Griffin Canning, and Tylor Megill in the organization, but if the right opportunity arose, they probably would add a starter to give them some more insurance.

Health remains a serious concern for the New York Mets' starting rotation, with two key arms already set to miss Opening Day. The club is taking extra precautio

The New York Mets' already weak rotation continues to get worse with injuries, but a trade with the New York Yankees for Marcus Stroman would be bad for business.

The New York Mets face the Houston Astros in an MLB spring training game on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 (2/25/25) at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida.