The New York Mets face a pitching crisis as both starter Paul Blackburn and reliever Dedniel Núñez join the injured list. Núñez's elbow injury may require a second Tommy John surgery, while Blackburn is sidelined with a shoulder issue. Manager Carlos Mendoza expressed cautious optimism about Blackburn's recovery, yet the team’s rotation is severely depleted, with five of their top eight starters currently out.

As the Mets grapple with their options for the upcoming Subway Series against the Yankees, they are considering various strategies to fill the gaps in their rotation. Frankie Montas is set to start on Saturday, with uncertain plans for the other two games. The organization is also keeping an eye on the progress of Sean Manaea and Kodai Senga, both of whom might return just before the All-Star break, providing some much-needed relief.