According to MLB.com's Corey Brock, outfielder Kyle Blanks has a partial tear of the plantar fascia in his right foot.
Blanks was fitted for a cast and isn't likely to return this season. If that's the case, he'll finish his rookie campaign with a .250/.355/.514 batting line, 10 home runs and 22 RBI in 148 at-bats. With Will Venable, Tony Gwynn Jr. and Chase Headley on-board, the Friars have an intriguing young outfield competition brewing for spring training 2010. |