US Edition"Goodbye Tatsuya Imai"; "More Mets Scraps" - Fans Rip Yankees After Resigning Former Crosstown Rival Paul Blackburn
- On Saturday, right-hander Paul Blackburn agreed to a $2 million, one-year contract with the New York Yankees, a deal reported to The Associated Press and subject to a physical.
- With injured starters sidelined, Blackburn provides pitching depth as Gerrit Cole recovers from Tommy John surgery and Carlos Rodón rehabs elbow surgery, while he could join Max Fried, Cam Schlittler, Will Warren, Luis Gil, and Ryan Yarbrough in the rotation.
- Earlier this year Blackburn signed a $4.5 million, one-year contract, began 2025 on the injured list with right knee inflammation, delayed his debut until June 3, and later returned to the IL with right shoulder impingement.
- Given mixed recent results, the Yankees signed Paul Blackburn, a veteran pitcher with a 22-31 record and a 4.97 ERA over nine seasons, after he posted a 5.28 ERA in eight relief outings this year.
- Looking ahead, Blackburn's contract includes up to $500,000 in performance bonuses tied to innings, with $100,000 increments at 80, 90, 100, 110 and 120 innings, as he offers veteran depth at age 32.
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Hartford Courant
Yankees re-signing Paul Blackburn to one-year deal
The Yankees are bringing back another member of their 2025 squad. With fans still waiting on an external addition outside of the Rule 5 Draft and a decision from Cody Bellinger, a source confirmed to the Daily News late Saturday night that the Bombers have agreed to a one-year deal with Paul Blackburn. The pact, still not official, will guarantee the right-hander $2 million. Blackburn can make another $100,000 each for 80, 90, 100, 110 and 120 i…
Yankees Re-Sign Former All-Star Starter to Low-Cost Deal
The New York Yankees understand that they have to spend money this offseason in order to continue to be a threat in the AL East. It’s been quiet in the Bronx in terms of handing out lucrative contracts to high-profile free agents, but manager Aaron Boone said this week that he expects more additions before Spring Training and that the Yankees already have a good roster. On Saturday, Jon Heyman reported that the New York Yankees are expected to r…
Associated Press News
Right-hander Paul Blackburn stays with Yankees for $2 million, 1-year contract, AP source says
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that right-hander Paul Blackburn is remaining with the New York Yankees, agreeing to a $2 million, one-year contract.
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