The Rangers have announced that Kyle Blanks will undergo foot surgery which will sideline him for the remainder of the year
Texas Rangers first baseman Kyle Blanks will undergo surgery tomorrow on his right foot, and in 4-6 weeks on his left foot, per Jeff Wilson on Twitter.
Blanks has missed most of this season because of Achilles issues that slowed him at the end of 2014. He is currently on the 60 day disabled list.
Blanks, 28, hit .313/.352/.522 in 71 plate appearances for the Rangers this year. After starting the season in the minors because of his Achilles issue, Blanks was called up at the end of April, then went back on the d.