Former NY Mets player looks poised to steal money in free agency, it’s not Freddy Peralta

A former New York Mets player looks poised to steal money in free agency and it's not Freddy Peralta.

By Tim Boyle · Rising Apple

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 11:00 AM

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The writer argues former Mets pitcher Paul Blackburn could be heavily overpaid in free agency.
Jim Bowden projected Blackburn to land a two-year, $22 million contract with the New York Yankees.
Spotrac alternatively estimated Blackburn's free agency market value at a one-year, $7.7 million deal.

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Rising Apple's Tim Boyle argues that former New York Mets pitcher Paul Blackburn could be significantly overpaid in free agency. The commentary follows MLB insider Jim Bowden predicting Blackburn will sign a two-year, $22 million contract, naming the New York Yankees as a prime destination.

While Blackburn recorded a strong 1.59 ERA and 3.1 bWAR in 2026, Boyle highlights his 3.68 expected ERA as evidence that the projected $11 million annual salary is excessive, favoring Spotrac's one-year, $7.7 million projection instead.

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