Paul Blackburn

Paul Blackburn has been placed on the 15-day IL due to a stress reaction of the fifth metatarsal of his right foot. The move is retroactive to May 11th.

Fantasy Impact

Blackburn struggled in his last start, allowing seven earned runs in four innings vs the Mariners, so it's possible that this injury had something to do with that. It's unclear how long Blackburn will be out for. Easton Lucas has been recalled from Triple-A.

Paul Blackburn endured a rough outing in Friday's 8-1 loss to the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed seven earned runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out five over four innings. This performance significantly dented Blackburn's previously respectable season ERA, pushing it to 4.11. His WHIP also took a hit, reflecting a game where he struggled with control and pitch efficiency. Given this setback, fantasy managers might view Blackburn with increased caution. His ability to bounce back in subsequent starts will be crucial for restoring faith in his fantasy viability, especially in leagues that heavily penalize earned runs and walks.

Paul Blackburn delivered a strong performance on Saturday, allowing just one earned run on four hits and a walk while striking out three over seven innings in the Athletics' 20-4 rout of the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

This outing underscores Blackburn's solid start to the season, as he now boasts a 3.00 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP through seven starts. Despite a lower-than-average strikeout rate at 6.6 K/9, his ability to limit walks and hits has been key to his success. Blackburn's performance today, particularly in such a lopsided victory, should reassure fantasy managers of his reliability as a steady starter in their rotations, especially in deeper leagues where consistent innings and ERA management are crucial. His low BABIP suggests some luck, but his overall metrics indicate he can be a valuable asset moving forward.

Paul Blackburn allowed six runs on seven hits over four innings on Sunday against the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact

Blackburn struck out five, but allowed three home runs on the afternoon. He'll look to bounce back against the Marlins.

Paul Blackburn endured a tough outing in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Yankees, allowing four earned runs on five hits and no walks while striking out five over six frames.

Fantasy Impact

Despite this setback, Blackburn's season ERA slightly rose to 2.03, still reflecting a strong start to the year. His WHIP remains impressive at 0.97, and his control was evident, as he issued no walks during the game.