ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rangers have talked to first baseman Kyle Blanks about playing the outfield again. It's one possible option to address the roster maneuvering that will need to be done when Mitch Moreland is ready to be activated next week.
Blanks was called up from Triple-A last week when Moreland went on the disabled list to have minor surgery on his left elbow. Moreland has progressed to the point where he could be activated on Wednesday.
But the Rangers may not be eager to return Blanks to Round Rock. He went into Thursday's game against the Rays hitting .