Mets’ Playoff Hopes Dampened as Key Pitcher Scratched from Blue Jays Series Due to Critical Injury
**TORONTO (AP)** – New York Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn will miss the series against the Toronto Blue Jays due to a sore lower back, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza announced on Monday. Blackburn had been anticipated to return from the 15-day injured list to pitch against the Blue Jays. However, due to this unexpected back issue,…
