Paul Blackburn is set for his return to the Mets rotation Monday, but still to be resolved is where his replacement will land. On Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza abstained from naming a Tuesday starter in Toronto to follow Blackburn in the rotation. It would seem to suggest Tylor Megill, who started twice with Blackburn on the injured list, was a candidate to remain as part of a six-man rotation. Mets starter Paul Blackburn pitches in the first inning on Aug.18, 2024 at Citi Field. Robert Sabo for NY Post The other po sibilities are Megill will be deployed to the bullpen or optioned to Triple-A Syracuse. The right-hander allowed three earned runs over four innings in his start against the Red Sox on Wednesday. Explore More If Megill were to remain in the rotation, it would allow Mendoza to open next weekends series in Philadelphia with Sean Manaea on the mound. Otherwise, Manaea, who allowed four runs in 6 / innings in the , would pitch Wednesdays series finale in Toronto, behind David Peterson. Megills value Miami Marlins Jersey in the bullpen would be as a long reliever, but it would come at the expense of a pitcher already on the roster with space needed for Blackburn, who was sidelined after getting hit on the right hand with a line drive. Tylor Megill Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Dedniel Nunez will continue resting through the weekend, according to Mendoza, before hes evaluated to potentially begin throwing. The rookie right-hander was placed on the IL during the last road trip with right forearm tightne s. Francisco Lindors 33-game streak reaching base entering play was one behind Brandon Nimmo and Pete Alonso for third place on the franchises all-time list. Delivering insights on all things Amazins Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! John Olerud set a Mets record by reaching base in 47 straight games beginning in 1998 and continuing into 99. Though Sean Reid-Foley was moved to the 60-day injured list Thursday creating space on the 40-man roster for outfielder Jose Azocar Mendoza said the right-handers season isnt nece sarily finished. Reid-Foley has been playing catch, according to Mendoza. Eli Villalobos Jersey
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