Yankees bet on continuity and retain Paul Blackburn
The Yankees made it clear during the offseason that they trust the core of their roster to compete for the World Series in 2026. That philosophy was again reflected in the renewal of Paul Blackburn, who will remain in the Bronx after agreeing to a one-year, $2 million contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.The agreement includes performance incentives, as Blackburn could earn additional bonuses for the number of innings pitched throughout the season. The signing reinforces the idea that the Yankees are looking for stability and depth rather than big shakeups in the market.Aaron Judge's clutch home run puts Yankee Stadium in a frenzyBlackburn's journey from the Mets to the YankeesPaul Blackburn arrived at the Yankees last August, after the Mets designated him for assignment. At that time, his season was not the best, and his numbers reflected difficulties in […]
