Report: A is finalizing trade to send Blackburn to Mets originally appeared in NBC Sports Bay Area
The Athletics continue to trade key members of their pitching staff.
After allegedly negotiating with the setup man Lucas Erceg to the Kansas City RoyalsOakland made another move before the PT MLB trade deadline at 3pm on Tuesday.
A’s right-handed starting pitcher Paul Blackburn has been traded to the New York Mets, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Tuesday, citing sources.
The New York Mets are finalizing a deal to acquire right-handed starter Paul Blackburn from the Oakland A’s, sources tell ESPN.
-Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 30, 2024
Oakland will receive right-handed pitcher Kade Morris in return, The Athletic’s Will Sammon reported, citing league sources.
Mets are sending Kade Morris to Oakland in Paul Blackburn trade, league source says @TheAthleticMLB.
– Will Sammon (@WillSammon) July 30, 2024
Morris is a 22-year-old starting pitcher who played for New York’s Single-A and High-A affiliates in 2024. In 18 appearances (16 starts), Morris recorded a 3.51 ERA with 95 strikeouts to 30 walks in ’92 1/3 innings pitched.
Meanwhile, the A’s are missing Blackburn, who at times in recent years has been the ace of Oakland’s team and was even selected to the 2022 MLB All-Star team after a stellar first half for the Green and Gold.
Blackburn, in nine starts as the A’s this season, posted a 4.41 ERA with 38 strikeouts and 14 walks in 51 innings pitched.
