The Yankees have signed right-handed pitcher Paul Blackburn, who was released last week by the Mets after being designated for assignment and clearing waivers.
Blackburn, 31, will work out of the bullpen for the Yanks.
In a corresponding move, right-hander Allan Winans was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Blackburn had a 6.85 ERA and 1.64 WHIP in 23.2 innings in seven games (four starts) for the Mets this season.
His stint in Queens stretched from the second half of last season to a few days ago, and was marred by injuries (including a cerebrospinal fluid leak that required surgery this past October) and ineffectiveness.
In 24.1 innings for the Mets in 2024, Blackburn had a 5.18 ERA and 1.56 WHIP.
He is set to be a free agent after the season.
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