Mets place RHP Paul Blackburn (hand) on IL

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New York Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn landed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a bruised right hand.

Blackburn exited his start on Friday at the San Diego Padres in the third inning after being hit in the hand by a comebacker.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Sunday that Blackburn is not expected to miss additional time once his 15 days are up.

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