Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn, recovering from a right shoulder impingement, had a successful rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse, pitching 5.1 innings with two earned runs and a 2.45 ERA across seven starts. Despite his strong minor league performance, Blackburn’s major league numbers this year are poor, going 0-3 with a 7.71 ERA in six games, leaving his role with the Mets uncertain.
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New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge will be activated from the injured list on Tuesday after recovering from a right elbow flexor strain, but will exclusively serve as designated hitter for the time being. Outfielder Austin Slater is expected to be placed on the injured list with a hamstring issue, potentially requiring Giancarlo Stanton to play defense again. Want More Context? 🔎
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