The Mets announced Tuesday that right-hander Paul Blackburn underwent a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak repair procedure on October 11, typically requiring a four to five month recovery period.
Blackburn is eligible for arbitration this winter and is projected to earn a $4.4MM salary for the 2025 campaign, making him a reasonable option for a fourth/fifth starter.
The Mets could explore the possibility of trading Blackburn to a team needing back-of-the-rotation depth, although his health status presents challenges for negotiations.
Blackburn was acquired just before the trade deadline but struggled to find consistency, ending his stint with a 5.18 ERA and an injury in late August.
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