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."