Dairon Blanco collected a hit in an at-bat, drew a walk and scored a run to do his part in Kansas City’s 5-2 win over the Texas Rangers to open the spring. The outfielder is looking to expand on a season in which he stole 31 bases in a 120 at-bats.
Blanco is the favorite to win the fourth outfielder in the battle this spring for the position. With a good camp and a little luck Blanco might climb the depth chart. The speedster could also be the designated pinch-runner in key late-inning situations.
Yanquiel Fernández laced a double and scored a run in four trips to the plate during Colorado’s 12-8 victory over the Diamondbacks. The highly touted prospect has a .250 average after his opening game of the spring. Fernández hit a lowly .177 with Ponce this winter in the LBPRC.
Cuban action on the day:
Coco Montes (TAM) 2-1*
Alexander Vargas (NYY) 1-1
JC Escarra (NYY) 3-0*
George Lombard (NYY) 1-0*
Tristón Casas (BOS) 3-0*
Andy Pagés (LAD) 3-1
Adolis García (TEX) 2-0
Dairon Blanco (KC) 1-1,R,BB
Yanquiel Fernández (COL) 4-1,2B,R
Randy Arozarena (SEA) 2-0
*Cuban-American