Happy Wednesday, Athletics Nation!
Paul Blackburn may not return to the rotation as soon as previously hoped. Matt Kawahara tweeted yesterday that the A’s 29-year-old starter developed another blister after his rehab start on Sunday, putting his next appearance in question and presumably potentially delaying Blackburn’s return to the A’s beleaguered rotation.
Paul Blackburn, who pitched at Triple-A yesterday, has a blister on his middle finger that could put his next rehab start in question, Mark Kotsay said.
— Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara) April 17, 2023
Blackburn hasn’t pitched in MLB since August 4 of last season.