The New York Mets called up Paul Blackburn for a bullpen role, as Frankie Montas has been demoted due to his struggling play.

The Mets have used 14 starting pitchers over their last 53 games, yet only one of them has completed six or more innings in a contest: David Peterson. The Mets are 22-31 in that stretch, with non-Peterson starters combining for a 5.32 ERA.

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters on Tuesday that pitcher Frankie Montas would not make his next start and would be transitioned from the rotation to the bullpen.