Blanco has a better shot at making the Diamondbacks' Opening Day roster after Socrates Brito (finger) was ruled out for the next two months.

EDGE Analysis

Blanco, Brito, Jeremy Hazelbaker, and Oswaldo Arcia seem to be the main competitors for the fourth outfielder role in Arizona, but the temporary removal of one candidate certainly helps the veteran Blanco out. The 33-year-old non-roster invitee hasn't made much of his offensive chances in camp thus far, slashing just .143/.250/.286 in 25 plate appearances, but he also is out of minor league options (unlike Hazelbaker), which could help him if he shows enough on the defensive side of things to sway the Diamondbacks brass his way.