Paul Blackburn’s Quiet Yankees Rise | New York Yankees News

Paul Blackburn, the quietly brilliant Yankees reliever, is having a career-defining season—7-2 with a 1.62 ERA and 15 straight scoreless outings. Once traded by the Mets and overlooked even by the Yankees, this 32-year-old first-round pick is now the unsung hero in high-leverage spots, proving his All-Star pedigree from 2022 was no fluke. With key bullpen arms sidelined, Blackburn’s rise could be the missing piece that turns the Yankees into serious contenders. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/487074b8b974154f