Blanks will undergo season-ending surgery on both of his Achilles on Friday, Jerry Crasnick of ESPN reports.

Blanks rehab assignment obviously didn't go as planned, and he'll now miss the remainder of the campaign as a result. When healthy next season, he could compete for a roster spot somewhere.

Blanks (Achilles) will begin a rehab assignment Wednesday at Triple-A Round Rock, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Blanks has been out more than two months with tendinitis in his Achilles, and he'll finally begin a rehab assignment two weeks after being transferred to the 60-day DL. Given the length of his absence, Blanks will likely require at least a handful of rehab appearances.

Blanks (Achilles) was transferred to the 60-day DL on Friday.

This move corresponds to the Rangers trading for Mike Napoli, who will occupy the short end of a platoon with Mitch Moreland. Blanks remains without a timetable return and he may not have a role on the big league club when he proves healthy.

Texas Rangers outfielder Kyle Blanks was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Friday as he continues to recover from an Achilles injury, according to MLB.com.

Texas Rangers outfielder Kyle Blanks was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Friday as he continues to recover from an Achilles injury, according to MLB.com. Blanks' transfer opens up a 40-man roster spot for first baseman Mike Napoli, who was acquired earlier Friday from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations.

Blanks (Achilles) still isn't running and isn't expected to return soon, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Blanks has resumed hitting, so he's at least made some kind of progress. The Rangers haven't provided a timetable, but a return in late July or early August may be in play.

Blanks (Achilles) has not started a rehab assignment.

The Rangers haven't provided much in the way of details regarding Blanks' progress or an expected return date. With that in mind, it seems likely that he'll remain on the shelf until after the All-Star break.

Blanks has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with left and right Achilles tendinitis, John Ryan of the Rangers' Team Website reports.

Blanks was a late scratch before Wednesday's game and was left out of the lineup Thursday due to tendinitis in both Achilles tendons. The Rangers recalled Anthony Ranaudo from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move.

Blanks (Achilles) is not in the lineup Thursday against the Dodgers.

Blanks was a late scratch from Wednesday's lineup due to tendinitis in both Achilles tendons, and he'll remain out Thursday as Mitch Moreland starts at first base. Continue to consider Blanks day-to-day.

Texas Rangers first baseman Kyle Blanks will be out of the starting lineup for the second consecutive game Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers because of an Achilles injury, according to the team's official web site.

Texas Rangers first baseman Kyle Blanks will be out of the starting lineup for the second consecutive game Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers because of an Achilles injury, according to the team's official web site. Mitch Moreland will get the start Thursday.

Blanks has been scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to tendinitis in both Achilles tendons, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Blanks was initially slated to play first and bat cleanup, but soreness in both Achilles tendons will keep him out of Wednesday's contest. Prince Fielder will take Blanks' place in the field and the order.

Blanks (back) was activated from the DL on Thursday.

He will stick up with the big league club and should see the occasional start at first base or DH when Mitch Moreland is given the day off.

Texas Rangers first baseman Kyle Blanks, who has been out since May 22 with a back injury, was activated from the disabled list Thursday, according to the team's official website.

Texas Rangers first baseman Kyle Blanks, who has been out since May 22 with a back injury, was activated from the disabled list Thursday, according to the team's official website. Blanks is expected to serve as a right-handed pinch-hitting option as well as drawing the occasional start at first base or designated hitter.

Blanks isn't being viewed as an option in left field immediately upon his return, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Expect Blanks to get his swing back in order before Texas entertains the idea of sliding him to left field for a few games a week.

Blanks (back) will join the Rangers on Friday in Kansas City, and he may be activated from the disabled list as soon as Sunday, the Dallas Morning News reports.

With Jake Smolinski struggling, the Rangers have sped up Blanks' timeline, as they need a right-handed batter to platoon with Mitch Moreland at first base. Blanks probably won't be activated until Tuesday's game against the A's, but there is some chance he returns Sunday.

Blanks (back) will go to Arizona to rehab his injury at the team's spring training complex Thursday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Jeff Wilson reports.

There's no firm timetable on Blanks, but as long as Mitch Moreland and Prince Fielder are healthy, he won't figure prominently into the Rangers' plans.

Blanks was placed on the 15-day DL on Friday with a cyst on his lower back, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Blanks was held out of the lineup several times over the last week and will now land on the disabled list. The Rangers recalled Jake Smolinski in a corresponding move Friday.

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.