Mets' Paul Blackburn takes liner off right wrist, leaves start

SAN DIEGO -- New York Mets pitcher Paul Blackburn left Friday night's game against the Padres in the third inning after being hit on the right wrist by a line drive by David Peralta.

The Mets said Blackburn had a bruised hand and would undergo additional tests Saturday.

Blackburn shielded his face with his arm and was hit by the ball, which caromed to second baseman Jose Iglesias, who threw out Peralta.

Blackburn sat on the ground and motioned to his right wrist when catcher Francisco Alvarez came out to check on him. He was tended to by the training staff and came out of the game. He was replaced by Ryne Stanek with the Padres leading 4-0 and took the loss in the 7-0 defeat.