NEW YORK — The Yankees added some depth and length to their bullpen on Thursday, signing ex- Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn to a big-league deal.

Blackburn was designated for assignment and released by the Mets earlier this week, the end of his tumultuous, injury-riddled campaign in Queens.

The righty was actually supposed to join the Yankees in Tampa during their series against the Rays on Wednesday, but travel issues delayed his arrival.

To make room for Blackburn on the active roster, right-hander Allan Winans was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

“Obviously a track record of success in the big leagues,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said of Blackburn. “A guy that’s built up that can give us some coverage if we get in a situation where we need some real length.”

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