Kyle Blanks is currently dealing with some stiffness in his left calf.

It's not a big surprise, Blanks appeared to be in discomfort while running the bases on Friday. Athletics manager Bob Melvin will likely try to stay away from using him Saturday at the very least.

Athletics acquired OF Kyle Blanks from the Padres for LHP Jake Goebbert and a player to be named later.

Blanks finally gets a chance of scenery after posting a .712 OPS in parts of six seasons with the Padres. The 27-year-old first baseman and corner outfielder has a big body, enticing minor league power numbers, and was once rated a Top 50 prospect by Baseball America. The A's will hope some upside remains.

Padres optioned 1B Kyle Blanks to Triple-A El Paso.

The Padres have been trying to shop Blanks and the A's are said to have some interest, but no trade has been worked out at this point. He was removed from the 25-man roster on Tuesday to open up a spot for Carlos Quentin.

Chris Cotillo of MLBDailyDish.com reports that Kyle Blanks "may be on the move soon."

Cotillo lists that A's as "a possibility at this point." Blanks has had trouble staying healthy and has been back-and-forth between the Padres and Triple-A the last few seasons, hitting .228/.310/.401 with the big club. However, he's still just 27 and a former top prospect, so the A's (or some other team) may think there's still some upside left.

Padres recalled 1B/OF Kyle Blanks from Triple-A Tucson.

As expected. Blanks was mashing the ball in the minors, putting up nine home runs and a 1.014 OPS through 27 games, so the hope is that he can provide a jolt to a sagging offense. The 27-year-old could see at-bats between the outfield and first base. Watch his playing time carefully, as he could be a useful addition in deeper fantasy leagues.

Padres general manager Josh Byrnes indicated that Kyle Blanks could be called up to the majors as soon as Monday.

Blanks is batting .265 with nine home runs and a 1.014 OPS through 27 games in Triple-A, big numbers for a team starved for any kind of offense. Yonder Alonso is off to a miserable start this season and could find himself losing playing time at first base.

Padres optioned OF Kyle Blanks to Triple-A Tucson.

Blanks hit the ball well this spring, but the Padres simply don't have room for him on their 25-man Opening Day roster. He'll be up in San Diego eventually.

Padres avoided arbitration with OF/1B Kyle Blanks by agreeing to a one-year, $987,500 contract.

It was Blanks' second year of arbitration eligibility. The injury-prone 27-year-old hit .243/.305/.379 with eight homers for the Padres in 2014 and made yet another lengthy trip to the DL. He'll back up at first base and the corner outfield spots in 2014.

Bill Center of the San Diego Union-Tribune believes that the Padres could look to deal a reserve outfielder at the winter meetings, either Kyle Blanks or Jesus Guzman, for bullpen help.

Center notes that the Padres have nine players on the 40-man roster with major league experience in the outfield, but the team is woefully short on bullpen pieces. The 27-year-old slugger could be an attractive trade chip due to his massive power. Blanks slashed .243/.305/.379 with eight homers and 35 RBI in 88 contests during an injury-plagued 2013 season.

Kyle Blanks is not in the Padres' lineup Thursday due to nagging Achilles and shoulder discomfort.

Blanks has been hampered by bother injuries over the last couple months. "Kyle is a little banged up but he's able to play," manager Bud Black said. "I just thought today would be a good day for him to watch this one from the start and see where it ends up. There is a good chance he might be in there at some point in this game."

Kyle Blanks left Tuesday's game against the Pirates due to illness.

Blanks went 0-for-2 with a walk before exiting. There's a good chance he'll be back Wednesday.

Padres activated OF Kyle Blanks from the 15-day disabled list.

Blanks missed seven weeks with an Achilles injury. The 26-year-old has good power and could be of use in deeper mixed leagues down the stretch if he can stay healthy.

Kyle Blanks (heel) could rejoin the Padres on Saturday.

Blanks hasn't had any setbacks during his rehab assignment and could be activated a day earlier than expected. He has been out since July 12 due to an Achilles injury and is batting .256/.318/.425 with eight home runs and 34 RBI over 219 at-bats.

Kyle Blanks (heel) could return to the Padres when rosters expand on Sunday.

Blanks has been playing in the outfield without issue during his minor league rehab assignment, and would bring a nice power option back to the Padres bench. He had clobbered eight homers and plated 34 runs in 219 at-bats before hitting the disabled list on July 12.

Kyle Blanks (heel) will play the outfield in a rehab game Monday night at Triple-A Tucson.

Blanks was limited to DH duties in his rehab debut but feels well enough now to take the next step. He should rejoin the Padres when rosters expand in September and may hold NL-only fantasy value down the stretch.

Kyle Blanks (Achilles) is set to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Saturday.

It still hasn't been decided whether that will be with Single-A Lake Elsinore or Triple-A Tuscon. The length of his rehab assignment has yet to be determined, but he isn't expected to return to the Padres until early September.

Kyle Blanks (Achilles) is likely to begin a rehab assignment early next week.

It's possible he'll begin one over the weekend, but early next week is more likely. Blanks tested out his Achilles on Monday and experienced only minimal soreness. "The test isn't necessarily the day of, but it's the day after and the days following," Blanks said Tuesday. "Today I feel fine. I'm ready to get going again."

Kyle Blanks (Achilles) jogged for 15 minutes on a treadmill Thursday.

It's the first time he's done any running since being placed on the disabled list just over a month ago. Blanks' return date remains up in the air. "It's not serious running, but it's a step in the right direction," said Blanks. "I'm just trying to get my feet back under me and make sure everything is good. . It's not something that I want to rush into because I feel like I will only get one chance to get it right. To this point it feels pretty good."

Kyle Blanks (Achilles) won't try running until Thursday.

The Padres had been hoping he could test things out while they were in Colorado, but they'll wait until they return home. Blanks has missed the last 25 games. "He's feeling better, but we've decided to wait until we get back home," manager Bud Black said. "The soreness is decreasing."

Kyle Blanks (Achilles) will attempt to resume running when the Padres are in Colorado next week.

Blanks has been sidelined since July 11 with tendinitis in both Achilles tendons. There should be a better idea about a timetable for his return once he resumes running, but he's still likely a couple of weeks away.