Sun Aug 21 2011 | 12:31 | Andres Blanco to undergo tests |
Andres Blanco (back) will undergo more medical tests when the Rangers return home Monday. |
Blanco has thus far only been able to play catch, as he's still feeling pain in his back. He was diagnosed with only inflammation when he landed on the DL in early August, but he also missed time earlier this season with a stress reaction in his back. "I've just got to be patient, because something is wrong," Blanco said. |
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram | |
Tue Aug 9 2011 | 16:53 | Blanco placed on DL with back inflammation |
Rangers placed INF Andres Blanco on the 15-day disabled list with lower back inflammation. |
Blanco went on the disabled list last month with a stress reaction in his lower back, so he's obviously not feeling any better. The 27-year-old infielder is batting just .206 with three doubles and two homers over 68 at-bats this season. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Aug 1 2011 | 03:14 | Andres Blanco activated from DL on Sunday July 31 |
Andres Blanco was activated from the DL on Sunday July 31. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat Jul 30 2011 | 21:30 | Blanco expected to be activated |
Andres Blanco (back) is expected to be activated sometime before Sunday's game. |
Blanco has been on the D.L. since early July with a stress reaction in his lower back. The light hitting utilityman will return to a .233/.270/.383 line. |
Source: Evan Grant on Twitter | |
Tue Jul 26 2011 | 11:41 | Blanco (back) takes batting practice |
Andres Blanco (back) took batting practice Sunday. |
Blanco has been on the disabled list since early July with a stress reaction in his lower back and is not progressing very quickly. "I could feel it some, but I didn't have a setback," Blanco said after Sunday's workout. "I feel like I'm on schedule, but I've got to get clearance from the trainer and everybody." He remains out indefinitely. |
Source: ESPN Dallas | |
Sun Jul 17 2011 | 14:36 | Andres Blanco still not swinging |
Andres Blanco (back) did not take any swings Saturday as originally scheduled. |
Blanco's back is still bothering him, so the Rangers have pushed back his session with a fungo bat to Tuesday. He'll then need to take some regular swings and go through batting practice before going out on a rehab assignment. He'll also need to run the bases, as well, so he obviously still has steps to take. |
Source: ESPN Dallas/Fort Worth | |
Fri Jul 15 2011 | 21:07 | Blanco (back) to take swings Saturday |
Andres Blanco (back) is scheduled to take swings with a fungo bat Saturday. |
Blanco was placed on the disabled list last week with a stress reaction in his lower back. He took ground balls Friday and could go out on a minor league rehab assignment as soon as next weekend if he continues to make progress. |
Source: ESPNDallas.com | |
Fri Jul 8 2011 | 19:06 | Rangers place INF Blanco (back) on DL |
Rangers placed INF Andres Blanco on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 7, with a stress reaction in his lower back. |
There's no timetable for his return at this time. Blanco, 27, is hitting 233/.270/.383 with two homers over 65 plate appearances this season. Omar Quintanilla will take his place on the active roster. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Feb 25 2011 | 13:09 | Washington: Blanco has won roster spot |
Rangers manager Ron Washington said Andres Blanco will win a backup infield spot on the Opening Day roster. |
"I know what Blanco brings and I know he will bring it again," Washington said. "Unless he gets hurt, he will be back." Blanco, acquired from the Cubs last season, hit .277/.330/.349 this past season for the American League champs. The 26-year-old offers plenty of defensive versatility. |
Source: Dallas Morning News | |
Sun Nov 14 2010 | 16:51 | Rangers no longer view Blanco as an infielder |
The Rangers have informed Andres Blanco that they no longer view him as an infielder. |
Texas wants Blanco to work as an outfielder and catcher in the Venezuelan winter leagues to try to earn a spot with the organization at one of those positions next season. The 26-year-old hit .277/.330/.349 this past season for the American League champions. |
Source: BeisbolVenezolano.net | |
Thu Sep 30 2010 | 05:00 | Andres Blanco returned to action on Wednesday September 29 |
Andres Blanco returned to action on Wednesday September 29. |
Tue Sep 28 2010 | 22:43 | Blanco leaves with finger sprain |
Andres Blanco left Tuesday's game against the Mariners after seven innings due to a mild sprain of his left index finger. |
Blanco was 0-for-1 with a walk and a sacrifice before being replaced by Esteban German to begin the seventh. He is currently listed as day-to-day. |
Source: Anthony Andro on Twitter | |