The Mets designated pitcher Paul Blackburn for assignment, the club announced Saturday, likely ending the right-hander’s rocky tenure with the team. The move removes Blackburn from the club’s 40-man roster,

Mets designate former All-star pitcher Paul Blackburn for assignment, clearing space for top prospect Nolan McLean.

Nolan McLean is as advertised. In fact, in his MLB debut, he had a start only matched by one of the most-hyped young pitchers in Mets history. McLean went 5.1 innings on Saturday and struck out eight without allowing a run.

With Nolan McLean's major league debut looming, the New York Mets have made a corresponding move on their 40-man roster. Shortly after New York's 11-9 loss to t

The New York Mets make a change in their starting rotation amid the pitcher's struggles and recent lengthy injury history

“I told (Mendoza) I consider myself a starter,” Montas said before a game against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. “In the meantime, if that’s the way that can help this team and I can contribute to get a win, I’m definitely willing to do it.”

The left-hander had only a brief career in MLB, but he shared it with many of the young Mets who would go on to miraculously win the 1969 World Series.

It's Friday, August 15 and the Mariners (67-55) are in Queens to take on the Mets (64-57). Luis Castillo is slated to take the mound for Seattle against Sean Manaea for New York.