TORONTO — Paul Blackburn’s proper hand was superb, however then his decrease again obtained into the act.
The Mets right-hander was scratched from his Monday begin with again discomfort — expertly changed by Tylor Megill within the Mets’ 3-2 series-opening win over the Blue Jays — and can stay on the injured listing not less than till this weekend, in line with supervisor Carlos Mendoza.
Blackburn recovered from a proper hand contusion sustained on a line drive in San Diego on Aug. 23 and pitched final Tuesday for Triple-A Syracuse in a rehab begin.
Following that outing Blackburn stated his again tightened up and he obtained remedy for it.
After making an attempt to run throughout pregame drills on Sunday, the again was nonetheless a problem and Mendoza stated he alerted Megill to be ready for the beginning.
“Hopefully I will pitch in some unspecified time in the future on this highway journey,” Blackburn stated, referring to the three-game collection that begins Friday in Philadelphia.
If Blackburn doesn’t present enchancment by Wednesday he’ll return to New York for additional analysis and remedy, in line with Mendoza.
David Peterson and Sean Manaea are aligned to pitch the ultimate two video games of the collection earlier than Thursday’s day without work.
With solely three weeks remaining within the common season, the Mets plan to attend till subsequent 12 months to put on 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 previous Mets first baseman, who was a member of the 1969 World Collection successful staff and spent 18 years with the membership.
“A tragic day for the Mets household and the entire group,” Mendoza stated. “A Mets Corridor of Famer, a fan favourite and a part of a giant Mets staff and a tragic day for all of us.”
Francisco Lindor was chosen because the Mets’ nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award for a second straight 12 months.
The award is MLB’s prime humanitarian honor.
Lindor has contributed considerably to his alma mater, Montverde Academy in Florida, serving to enhance services and establishing a scholarship fund.
Dedniel Nunez is exhibiting enchancment, however “slowly progressing” as he makes an attempt to return from proper forearm tightness, in line with Mendoza.
The rookie reliever has not obtained an MRI examination on the forearm.
Mendoza continues to be hopeful the right-hander will start a throwing development later within the week.
