Paul Blackburn remains in New York after re-signing with the Yankees Saturday evening, according to multiple reports.
The deal is for one year and is reportedly worth $2 million guaranteed with incentives that could raise it to $2.5 million.
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Blackburn, 32, returns to the Bronx where he joined late last season after being released by the Mets in August.
The right-hander made eight regular season appearances in pinstripes and pitched to a 5.28 ERA in 15.1 innings. He also made New York’s team for the ALDS against the Toronto Blue Jays and pitched in the first game where he allowed four earned runs on six hits, including a home run, in 1.1 innings of relief.
After another season filled with injuries and disappointments in which he went 0-3 in seven games (four starts) with a 6.85 ERA, the Mets designated Blackburn for assignment on August 16, two days before releasing him, ending his tenure with the Mets after he was traded from the Athletics at the 2024 trade deadline.
Blackburn primarily pitched as a starter during his career, but he came out of the bullpen for the Yankees. In eight seasons with the A’s, the right-hander went 21-26 with a 4.83 ERA in 81 games (77 starts).
Blackburn will receive an additional $100,000 if he exceeds each of 80, 90, 100, 110 and 120 innings pitched. His career high is 111.1 IP, reached in 2022 when he was named to his only All-Star team.
