Blanks is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Royals. Blanks will likely see a reduction in playing time moving forward following the activation of Mitch Moreland from the disabled list. However, his production at the plate could keep him in the mix for some starts.

Blanks continues to play well for the Rangers, most recently going 3-for-4 from the plate Tuesday against the Astros, hitting a home run and driving in one run. Blanks has only made six starts with the Rangers this season, but he's hitting .391 in that span and has an OPS of 1.266. However, his BABIP currently sits at .500, so expect his numbers to start to drop off over time.

Blanks made his fourth consecutive start at first base on Sunday against the A's, going 0-for-3 with two walks and a stolen base. The 28-year-old has made quite a splash in his first four games as a Ranger, hitting .333 with two home runs, four RBI and a stolen base, and could continue to occupy first base if he keeps performing well, as Prince Fielder is a huge defensive liability.

Blanks, who was 4-for-5 with a home run Saturday night, will make his fourth straight start Sunday against the Athletics. As long as Blanks stays hot, he can be penciled in as the starting first baseman in manager Jeff Banister's lineup. The 28-year-old slashed .327/.419/.635 over 62 plate appearances in Triple-A before earning the call-up, and should continue to see regular playing time until Mitch Moreland (elbow) is cleared to return. Blanks has started against both left and right-handed pitching, and appears to have the upper hand over Adam Rosales in the battle for playing time.

Blanks is starting at first base and hitting seventh Wednesday. The visiting Mariners will have Felix Hernandez on the mound, so Blanks is a bottom-of-the-barrel play in most formats Wednesday. With Mitch Moreland out two-to-three weeks, Blanks could start on a semi-regular basis at first base in the short term.

Blanks will be added to the Rangers' roster Wednesday, the Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant reports. With Mitch Moreland (elbow) out two-to-three weeks, the Rangers need another body to plug in at DH and first base on occasion. Blanks has some pop from the right side, with 30 career homers in 862 plate appearances, but he also has a career .234 average, and is rarely given the chance to play everyday. Texas will need to make a corresponding move to open up a spot on the 40-man roster Wednesday.

Blanks was reassigned to minor league camp Monday. Blanks signed on with the Rangers in December, but entered camp dealing with a left Achilles issue. He'll start the season in the minors, but if he can regain his health he could crack the big league roster at some point in the 2015 season.

Blanks (Achilles) is scheduled to play in his first spring game Tuesday, the Fort Worth Star Telegram's Stefan Stevenson reports. He had issues with both of his Achilles tendons dating back to the end of last season, so it is great to see him ready to get into game action early in Cactus League action. The Rangers have a lot of competitors for time in left field, but nobody who really stands out as a strong option, so there is a chance that Blanks could make the team as a part-time player out of camp.

Blanks has been making strides in his recovery from a left Achilles issue, FOX Sports Southwest reports.The Rangers want Blanks to concentrate on his health, so they'll keep him out of the left-field mix early in sprig training and instead limit him to first base and DH. Blanks is a .244/.342/.409 career hitter against left-handed pitching but will need to prove the Achilles issue is behind him to have a chance at a short-end platoon role.

Blanks has agreed to a split contract with the Rangers, Chris Cotillo reports. If Blanks can recover in time for spring training, he could have a shot at making the major-league club with a strong showing. The 28-year-old hit well in a small sample last season, but with a regression-alert .395 BABIP. He should show some good power, but way too many strikeouts to reach a batting average viable for an everyday player at first base or designated hitter.