After an injury to starting catcher Francisco Alvarez, the Mets have reunited with a veteran catcher who was recently cut by the Boston Red Sox.

Bleacher Report’s Zachary Rymer was one of them, as he pointed out he thinks the Sox’ biggest red flag is the collapse of their bullpen in recent games. MORE: Red Sox expected

Blackburn was originally supposed to be with the Yankees for Wednesday's game against the Rays at Steinbrenner Field but encountered extensive flight delays in Texas after flying in from Idaho. He did not arrive in New York until early Thursday afternoon after rebooking flights.

The New York Yankees announced on Wednesday that they have signed right-handed pitcher Paul Blackburn to a major league contract and added him to their active roster.