According to Jon Heyman of SI.com, the Diamondbacks have signed Henry Blanco to a one-year, $1.2 million contract.

Blanco declined his half of a $1.15 million mutual option for 2012 this week, so he'll get a modest raise to stay with Arizona. The 40-year-old backstop batted .250/.330/.540 with eight homers, 12 RBI and an .870 OPS over 112 plate appearances this season while throwing out 46 percent (11-for-24) of would-be basestealers. He'll serve as Miguel Montero's backup again in 2012.

According to Jack Magruder of FOX Sports Arizona, the D'Backs are discussing a new deal with Henry Blanco.

Blanco declined his half of a $1.15 million mutual option for 2012 on Wednesday afternoon. The 40-year-old backup catcher will be looking for a bit more money after batting .250/.330/.540 this season with eight homers and 12 RBI in 112 plate appearances. Magruder expects an agreement to be reached along with an option for 2013.

Henry Blanco declined his portion of a $1.15 million mutual option for 2012.

Arizona exercised its side of the option on Monday, but Blanco has elected to test free agency. The 40-year-old backstop batted .250/.330/.540 with eight homers, 12 RBI and an .870 OPS over 112 plate appearances this season while throwing out 46 percent (11-for-24) of would-be basestealers.

Diamondbacks exercised Henry Blanco's $1.15 million mutual option for 2012.

It's not clear if Blanco will exercise his half or decline and become a free agent. The 40-year-old backstop batted .250/.330/.540 with eight homers, 12 RBI and an .870 OPS over 112 plate appearances this season while throwing out 46 percent (11-for-24) of would-be basestealers.

Henry Blanco singled and ripped a solo homer in Sunday's loss to the Padres.

The backup catcher scored two of the D'Backs' six runs. Blanco is batting .245 but has managed seven longballs playing behind starter Miguel Montero this season.

Henry Blanco's solo home run would be all the offense the Diamondbacks could muster in a 9-1 loss to the Astros on Monday evening.

He took Jeff Fulchino deep in the seventh. The home run gives Blanco five in just 73 at-bats this season.

Henry Blanco continued to struggle at the plate on Wednesday, finishing 0-for-2 and dropping his average to .222.

In mid-May, Blanco set the league on fire with four home runs in four games. Now the aging journeyman has returned to earth, going 2-for-19 in his last six games. If you picked him up after his four-game explosion thinking he was the second coming of Johnny Bench, you now know better.

Henry Blanco continued his longshot bid for Player of the Month honors, launching two more home runs in Monday's losing effort against the Padres.

Blanco finished 2-for-3 on the night, and is now 6-for-13 with four dingers in his last four games. The 39-year-old has always exhibited power potential but has never been given enough playing time to put up decent numbers. However, don't expect this streak to propel him into a starting job.

Diamondbacks signed C Henry Blanco to a one-year, $1 million contract.

The deal was agreed to earlier this week. Blanco, 39, batted .215/.271/.300 with two home runs and eight RBI over 130 at-bats for the Mets in 2010 and will serve as a back up to Miguel Montero down in the desert next season. He'll probably get 20-30 starts if Montero is healthy all year.

According to Jack Magruder of FOX Sports Arizona, the Diamondbacks have signed Henry Blanco to a one-year, $1 million contract.

An expected move, the deal is still pending a physical. Blanco, 39, batted .215/.271/.300 with two home runs and eight RBI over 130 at-bats with the Mets this past season. The veteran backstop threw out 50 percent (11-for-22) of would-be basestealers.

According to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com, the Diamondbacks are finalizing a contract with Henry Blanco.

The two sides have been talking for a while, so it appears there are only some final details to work out. According to Gilbert, the contract is believed to be worth around $1 million and may contain a mutual option for 2012. Blanco, 39, batted just .215/.271/.300 with two home runs and eight RBI over 130 at-bats with the Mets this past season, but has a solid reputation behind the plate and in the clubhouse. He'll be Miguel Montero's primary backup in the desert.

Jack Magruder of FOX Sports Arizona reports that the Diamondbacks are "still talking" with free agent catcher Henry Blanco.

Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic said Thursday that a deal between Blanco and the D'Backs is "very close." That may be so, but it sounds like terms have not yet been agreed to. The 39-year-old Blanco batted just .215/.271/.300 over 130 at-bats in 2010, but he's a strong defensive catcher and should do well as Miguel Montero's backup in the desert.

According to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic, the Diamondbacks are "very close" to signing Henry Blanco.

It is expected to be a one-year contract. Blanco, 39, is coming off a season in which he batted just .215/.271/.300, but is solid defensively and highly regarded for his presence in the clubhouse. The veteran backstop would be a backup to Miguel Montero.

The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro reports that the D-backs have Henry Blanco at or near the top of their list in their pursuit of a backup catcher.

Blanco has just a .227/.291/.363 batting line over 13 major league seasons, but he's considered a good defensive catcher as well as a great clubhouse guy. He also has a connection with new GM Kevin Towers, having played with the Padres in 2009.

Henry Blanco returned to action on Thursday June 10.

Henry Blanco reportedly received a cortisone shot for an undisclosed injury and will miss a few days.

That explains the Omir Santos move. Rod Barajas probably won't receive any days off this weekend.

Mets activated Henry Blanco from the bereavement list.

Blanco had been tending to his sick mother in Venezuela, but has returned to the team. Josh Thole heads back to Triple-A, and Blanco gets his roster spot back.

Mets manager Jerry Manuel said that Henry Blanco will likely remain on the bereavement list until Monday.

Blanco is currently in Venezuela tending to an illness to his mother. Josh Thole will continue to function as the backup catcher through the weekend.

Henry Blanco remains on the bereavement list as he tends to his sick mother in Venezuela.

Blanco had previously intended to return on Thursday. Josh Thole will continue to take his place on the roster until he is ready to return.

Mets placed C Henry Blanco on the bereavement list.

Blanco has left the team to deal with an illness in his family. The matter will stay private and he's likely to return in a few days.