Athletics placed 1B/OF/DH Kyle Blanks on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 23, with a strained left calf. The injury has bothered Blanks for the past few days and now he'll get some extended rest. Josh Reddick has been activated from the disabled list in a corresponding roster move and will take his place on the active roster.

Kyle Blanks returned to action on Sunday June 22.

Kyle Blanks was removed from Sunday's contest against the Red Sox due to a strained left calf. Blanks had been dealing with stiffness in that same calf which caused him to sit out of Saturday's game. It's likely that he'll need a day or two to rest and recuperate before rejoining the A's lineup.

Kyle Blanks is currently dealing with some stiffness in his left calf. It's not a big surprise, Blanks appeared to be in discomfort while running the bases on Friday. Athletics manager Bob Melvin will likely try to stay away from using him Saturday at the very least.

Athletics acquired OF Kyle Blanks from the Padres for LHP Jake Goebbert and a player to be named later. Blanks finally gets a chance of scenery after posting a .712 OPS in parts of six seasons with the Padres. The 27-year-old first baseman and corner outfielder has a big body, enticing minor league power numbers, and was once rated a Top 50 prospect by Baseball America. The A's will hope some upside remains.

Padres optioned 1B Kyle Blanks to Triple-A El Paso. The Padres have been trying to shop Blanks and the A's are said to have some interest, but no trade has been worked out at this point. He was removed from the 25-man roster on Tuesday to open up a spot for Carlos Quentin.

Chris Cotillo of MLBDailyDish.com reports that Kyle Blanks "may be on the move soon." Cotillo lists that A's as "a possibility at this point." Blanks has had trouble staying healthy and has been back-and-forth between the Padres and Triple-A the last few seasons, hitting .228/.310/.401 with the big club. However, he's still just 27 and a former top prospect, so the A's (or some other team) may think there's still some upside left.

Padres recalled 1B/OF Kyle Blanks from Triple-A Tucson. As expected. Blanks was mashing the ball in the minors, putting up nine home runs and a 1.014 OPS through 27 games, so the hope is that he can provide a jolt to a sagging offense. The 27-year-old could see at-bats between the outfield and first base. Watch his playing time carefully, as he could be a useful addition in deeper fantasy leagues.

Padres general manager Josh Byrnes indicated that Kyle Blanks could be called up to the majors as soon as Monday. Blanks is batting .265 with nine home runs and a 1.014 OPS through 27 games in Triple-A, big numbers for a team starved for any kind of offense. Yonder Alonso is off to a miserable start this season and could find himself losing playing time at first base.

Padres optioned OF Kyle Blanks to Triple-A Tucson. Blanks hit the ball well this spring, but the Padres simply don't have room for him on their 25-man Opening Day roster. He'll be up in San Diego eventually.