Mets Pitcher Paul Blackburn Injured by Line Drive

New York Mets pitcher Paul Blackburn exited Friday night's game against the San Diego Padres after being hit on the right wrist by a 100-mph line drive from David Peralta. Blackburn, who was acquired at the trade deadline, had allowed 10 hits and five earned runs over 2 1/3 innings before the incident. Diagnosed with a right hand contusion, he will undergo further testing. If Blackburn is unable to continue, Tylor Megill is the likely replacement, though he has struggled with a 5.40 ERA in his recent Triple-A starts. The Mets, plagued by injuries in their starting rotation, lost the game 7-0 with Joe Musgrove dominating on the mound for the Padres.