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New York Yankees · Pitcher
At 32 years old, Blackburn arrives in the Bronx as a veteran innings-eater looking to rebuild his fantasy value after a rough 2025 campaign. His early 2026 numbers show promise with a sharp 2.50 ERA and 1.18 WHIP across 39.2 innings, suggesting he's rediscovered his form as a reliable mid-rotation starter in the Yankees' rotation. With an AL All-Star selection in his resume from 2022, he offers stability in ERA and WHIP categories for fantasy managers willing to bank on his bounce-back narrative, though his limited strikeout pace (27 K in 39.2 IP) makes him a complementary rather than elite fantasy arm. The primary risk lies in durability and win totals—his age and recent injury history mean consistent run support will be crucial to accumulating victories in a Yankees lineup that should provide plenty of offensive firepower.
Blackburn records first save with Yankees
New York Yankees pitcher Paul Blackburn earned his first save with the team in Sunday's victory over Washington, pitching two perfect innings while striking out two batters. The save marks a significant moment for Blackburn in his tenure with the Yankees.
Jul 13, 2026
| Year | Team | G | GS | W | L | SV | ERA | WHIP | K | IP | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Oakland Athletics | 10 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3.22 | 1.26 | 22 | 58.2 | 16 |
| 2018 | Oakland Athletics | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7.16 | 1.41 | 19 | 27.2 | 6 |
| 2019 | Oakland Athletics | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10.64 | 2.09 | 8 | 11.0 | 4 |
| 2020 | Oakland Athletics | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 27.00 | 3.00 | 2 | 2.1 | 2 |
| 2021 | Oakland Athletics | 9 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5.87 | 1.62 | 26 | 38.1 | 10 |
| 2022 | Oakland Athletics | 21 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 4.28 | 1.26 | 89 | 111.1 | 30 |
| 2023 | Oakland Athletics | 21 | 20 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 4.43 | 1.54 | 104 | 103.2 | 43 |
| 2024 | 2 teams▼ | 14 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 4.66 | 1.29 | 59 | 75.1 | 21 |
| 2025 | 2 teams▼ | 15 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6.23 | 1.51 | 34 | 39.0 | 12 |
| 2026 | New York Yankees | 56 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1.70 | 1.03 | 66 | 79.1 | 29 |
| Career | Totals | 157 | 88 | 29 | 34 | 2 | 4.49 | 1.36 | 429 | 546.2 | 173 |
Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand
| Year | Team | G | GS | W | L | SV | ERA | WHIP | K | IP | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | AZL Cubs | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.48 | 1.45 | 13 | 20.2 | 7 |
| 2013 | Boise Hawks | 13 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3.33 | 1.52 | 38 | 46.0 | 29 |
| 2014 | Kane County Cougars | 24 | 24 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 3.23 | 1.19 | 75 | 117.0 | 31 |
| 2015 | Myrtle Beach Pelicans | 18 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 3.11 | 1.24 | 63 | 89.2 | 22 |
| 2016 | 2 teams▼ | 26 | 25 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 3.27 | 1.21 | 99 | 143.0 | 35 |
| 2017 | Nashville Sounds | 15 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 3.05 | 1.19 | 56 | 79.2 | 26 |
| 2018 | Stockton Ports | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.36 | 2.45 | 1 | 3.2 | 1 |
| 2019 | Las Vegas Aviators | 24 | 22 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 4.34 | 1.26 | 92 | 132.2 | 34 |
| 2021 | Las Vegas Aviators | 17 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 4.97 | 1.59 | 80 | 88.2 | 27 |
| 2023 | 2 teams▼ | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.50 | 2.17 | 10 | 18 | 6 |
| 2024 | 3 teams▼ | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.40 | 1.70 | 6 | 10.0 | 4 |
| 2025 | 4 teams▼ | 12 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3.09 | 1.12 | 56 | 55.1 | 19 |
| Career | Totals | 169 | 158 | 55 | 37 | 0 | 3.76 | 1.31 | 590 | 805 | 243 |
Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand