Blandino is attempting to become a pitcher, Fernando Rayo of 8 Deportivo reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blandino is expected to report to Double-A Chattanooga for the start of the season, as he didn't secure an invitation to big-league spring training when inking his MiLB deal in November. He's appeared in five major-league contests as a pitcher and has featured a knuckleball during his brief experience on the bump.

Blandino signed a minor-league contract with the Reds on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Blandino joined the Giants on a minor-league deal ahead of the 2022 season before being traded to the Mariners. He was let go by Seattle in August of 2022 and didn't play last year, but he's slated to get another opportunity to provide organizational depth for the Reds in 2023. The 31-year-old played in 135 major-league games with the Reds between the 2018, 2019 and 2021 seasons and hit .226 with two homers, 29 runs, 16 RBI and a steal. He should play mainly in the minors in 2023.

The Mariners released Blandino on Aug. 1.

EDGE Analysis

Bladino is back on the open market after spending time in the Giants and Mariners organizations this season. The 29-year-old infielder played exclusively at Triple-A Tacoma during his time with Seattle, slashing .203/.399/.341 over 188 plate appearances.

Blandino was sent from San Francisco to Seattle on Saturday in exchange for Stuart Fairchild.

EDGE Analysis

The move sees the two sides swap depth options. Blandino doesn't have a 40-man roster spot and has spent the year with Triple-A Sacramento, where he's hit .183/.309/.280. He owns a .226/.339/.291 slash line in 279 career major-league plate appearances.

Blandino signed a minor-league contract with the Giants on Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blandino was granted free agency by the Reds in early November, and he'll land a minor-league deal with San Francisco just over a month later. He made 43 appearances in the majors last year and hit .200 with nine runs, five RBI and a stolen base. The 29-year-old will be invited to big-league spring training in 2022.

The Reds granted Blandino free agency Monday after outrighting him off the 40-man roster last week, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cincinnati retained Blandino's rights after he went unclaimed off waivers, but the organization will let the 29-year-old explore his options on the open market his winter. The infielder appeared in 43 games for the Reds in 2021, slashing .200/.317/.257 across 82 plate appearances.

Blandino was outrighted to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Blandino was sent to the minors in mid-August after he was reinstated from the 60-day injured list, and he'll now lose his spot on the 40-man roster. The 28-year-old appeared in 43 major-league games in 2021 and hit .200 with nine runs and five RBI.

Blandino (hand) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Blandino began a rehab assignment at the end of July and went 1-for-26 with two doubles, two RBI, a run, five walks and five strikeouts. He'll be an option to serve as utility depth if the Reds encounter injuries.

Blandino (hand) is scheduled to begin his minor-league rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blandino will likely spend at least a week on the farm to get his timing back at the plate as he returns from a fractured right hand he suffered in early July. Once activated from the 60-day injured list, Blandino will fill a utility role for the Reds, though he could also be optioned to Louisville.

Blandino (hand) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment next week, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old was hit by a pitch and broke his right hand June 4. Having missed two months, Blandino will likely require a fairly lengthy rehab assignment, so he figures to be ready for activation around the time he's eligible August 4. The infielder hit .200 with five RBI in 70 at-bats before the injury.