Paul Blackburn Released by Mets After Clearing Waivers

Veteran right-hander Paul Blackburn was officially released by the New York Mets on Tuesday after clearing waivers and declining an outright assignment. Blackburn, who joined the Mets last season, posted a 0-3 record with a 6.85 ERA in seven games (four starts) this season, which was marred by right knee inflammation and a right shoulder impingement.