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Not in lineup Tuesday Blanco is absent from the lineup Tuesday against the Guardians.

Impact MJ Melendez, Kyle Isbel and Drew Waters are starting across the outfield in the Royals' series opener versus Cleveland. Blanco went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in Sunday's series finale at Tampa Bay.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against Rays Blanco is not starting Saturday's game against the Rays, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Blanco had started each of the team's last four games, and he went 4-for-14 in that span. However, Salvador Perez is serving as the designated hitter Saturday, in turn pushing Edward Olivares to left field and Blanco out of the lineup.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup Blanco is not in the lineup for Monday's contest in Detroit.

Impact It marks the second time in the Royals' last three games that Blanco has been on the bench. While the 30-year-old is intriguing from a fantasy perspective because of his speed, there's no guarantee he'll receive regular playing time, especially with Samad Taylor now in the majors. Taylor is at second base Monday.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steals and scores as pinch runner Blanco logged a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 10-9 win over the Angels.

Impact Blanco ran for Edward Olivares in the ninth inning and ended up scoring the game-tying run. The steal was Blanco's first in five games in the majors since his call-up June 12. The outfielder has gone 4-for-14 (.286) with a double, a triple, one run scored, one RBI and a 2:4 BB:K through 16 plate appearances. With Samad Taylor also receiving a call-up, Blanco could have more competition for playing time in left field, though Taylor can also draw in at second base.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Blanco will sit Saturday against the Angels.

Impact Blanco was called up Monday and started four straight games, going 4-for-14 with a pair of walks. He's gone 0-for-1 on the basepaths, a disappointment after he swiped 47 bags in 49 games for Triple-A Omaha. Samad Taylor will get the start in left field Saturday.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start in return to majors Blanco is starting in left field and batting ninth Monday versus the Reds.

Impact Blanco had his contract selected from Triple-A Omaha on Monday and he'll step right into the major-league lineup. The outfielder has gone 2-for-7 with two RBI, a run scored and a stolen base over limited action with Kansas City this year.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big leagues The Royals selected Blanco's contract from Triple-A Omaha ahead of Monday's game against the Reds.

Impact Blanco received a five-game run in the big leagues in 2022 but was moved off Kansas City's 40-man roster last summer. The 30-year-old outfielder earned another look with the Royals after a strong start to the season at Omaha, where he posted a minor-league-leading 47 stolen bases to go with an .895 OPS across 208 plate appearances. While Blanco's speed makes him intriguing if he were to capture a regular role with Kansas City, he's likely to function mostly as a fourth or fifth outfielder during his time in the big leagues and may be in store for sporadic playing time. The Royals designated outfielder Jackie Bradley for assignment to clear room on the roster for Blanco.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers Blanco cleared waivers Tuesday and was outrighted to Triple-A Omaha.

Impact Blanco got to make his major-league debut at age 29 last month but was used infrequently in his two weeks with the team. He went 2-for-7 at the plate across five games before being designated for assignment Friday. While he could return the next time the Royals need another outfielder, the fact that he's no longer on the 40-man roster may prevent him from being the top choice.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Blanco was designated for assignment Friday.

Impact The move clears a spot for Michael Taylor, who was activated from the injured list. Blanco primarily came off the bench while up with the big club, going 2-for-7 with four strikeouts and one steal in five games.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steals base as pinch runner Blanco recorded his first major-league stolen base in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Twins.

Impact Blanco ran for Salvador Perez in the ninth inning and stole second base with two outs. In his five games at the major-league level, Blanco has made only two starts while Michael Taylor and Kyle Isbel are on the COVID-19 injured list. As such, Blanco's playing time is likely to be limited even while the Royals' outfield is a bit shorthanded -- he'll likely be limited to a bench role as he was Saturday.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected by Royals Blanco's contract was selected by the Royals on Thursday.

Impact Blanco has appeared in 69 games at Triple-A Omaha since the second half of 2021, and he's hit .257 with 10 homers, 40 runs, 31 RBI and 22 stolen bases. The 29-year-old hasn't yet made his major-league debut but will provide outfield depth for the Royals after Michael Taylor (illness) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE