Dairon Blanco

The Royals optioned OF Dairon Blanco to Triple-A Omaha.

Fantasy Impact

Blanco gets sent down to make room for top prospect Jac Caglianone, Blanco will likely be called up at some point later in the summer.

Dairon Blanco began his rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Omaha.

Fantasy Impact

Blanco was placed on the injured list in late May with an Achilles injury, and the team is expected to take a cautious approach, allowing him time to fully test the Achilles before activation. He is 1-for-3 with a stolen base through his first two rehab games with Triple-A Omaha.

The Royals placed Dairon Blanco on the 10-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Blanco had dealt with an Achilles injury early on in spring training. Tyler Tolbert was recalled as the corresponding move.

Dairon Blanco has earned a place on the Royals’ 26-man roster as a reserve outfielder, per team updates, overcoming an early spring injury.

Fantasy Impact

Blanco’s .333 average (7-for-21) and 3 stolen bases this spring, post-Achilles tightness, lock him in Tuesday as a Royals reserve across all outfield spots and a pinch runner. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should roster him, banking on his speed for stolen base value in Kansas City’s 2025 lineup if he gets enough chances.

Dairon Blanco (Achilles) is scheduled to play three innings in a minor league game Sunday, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Blanco, 31, sidelined since a Feb. 24 scratch against the A’s with right Achilles tendinitis, is nearly back—two weeks of rest tees him up for a Cactus League return soon if Sunday goes smoothly, pushing for a reserve outfield role on Opening Day. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can eye his speed; he’s a sleeper if he sticks.