Paul Blackburn had already fallen asleep in his Syracuse, N.Y., hotel room late Tuesday when Mets pitching coach Jeremy Hefner tried to call him. With his phone on silent, Blackburn missed the call. About 15 minutes later,

Francisco Lindor’s stretch as an almost automatic out has been replaced by the opposite end of the results spectrum.

Since they failed to find a trade partner, they’ll have to figure out a way to use Blackburn after he returns from his rehab assignment.

The Mets are going to designate right-hander Paul Blackburn for assignment, reports Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. That will be the corresponding move for the promotion of Nolan McLean, a move that was previously reported.

Soon after the Mets’ 11-9 loss to the Seattle Mariners, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com first reported that Blackburn was going to be designated for assignment. The move will serve to make room for Saturday’s probable starter, Mets No. 1 pitching prospect Nolan McLean.