Dairon Blanco

Dairon Blanco stole two bases as a pinch-runner in the Royals 6-4 loss against the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact

Blanco pinch-ran for Kyle Isbel, stealing second and third base where he scored on a sacrifice fly by Maikel Garcia.

Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Dairon Blanco was receiving an MRI on Monday

Fantasy Impact

Blanco exited Saturday’s game with cramping. The Royals should provide an update on his status soon.

Royals outfielder Dairon Blanco is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

Blanco went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 6-3 defeat but will hit the bench for Wednesday's contest. The rookie speedster has swiped 17 bags in just 49 games this season while his 99 wRC+ suggests his production has more or less been league-average in his first year in the bigs.

Royals outfielder Dairon Blanco is back in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Blanco didn't start Wednesday's contest but was caught stealing as a pinch runner in the ninth inning, a crucial moment in a tight 4-3 loss. The speedster does have 12 steals in just 36 appearances on the season but is hitting just .237 without a homer in that time.

Royals outfielder Dairon Blanco is not starting Tuesday versus the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact

Blanco started in right field on Monday night, going 0-for-3 with a stolen base as part of the Royals' 5-3 win. He will take a seat on Tuesday as he's hit .220 but showed off plenty of speed with eight stolen bases across 64 plate appearances.