2025 Stats
AVG
.167
HR
0
RBI
1
R
2
SB
3
2026 Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Blanco made the Royals' Opening Day roster in 2025 but started the season on the IL due to an Achilles injury. He was activated in mid-May but appeared in just nine games for Kansas City before being optioned to Triple-A Omaha in early July, where he spent the rest of the season and slashed .253/.332/.405 with 32 steals, eight home runs and 26 RBI in 294 plate appearances. Blanco's speed is his greatest asset offensively, and his decent numbers at the plate gives him an outside chance of making the Opening Day roster for 2026, though it's more than likely that he starts the season in the minors. Should he get called up in 2026, Blanco's base running and solid numbers at the plate would give him some sneaky fantasy value, especially if there was a path to more consistent playing time in the majors. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Royals in February of 2026.
Scrubbed from 40-man roster
The Royals designated Blanco for assignment Monday.
Analysis
The Royals needed to free up a spot on the 40-man roster for Starling Marte, whose signing was officially announced Monday. Known for his blazing speed, Blanco has stolen 59 bases in the majors despite receiving only 285 plate appearances. The 32-year-old could draw interest on waivers from a team seeking outfield depth.
The Royals needed to free up a spot on the 40-man roster for Starling Marte, whose signing was officially announced Monday. Known for his blazing speed, Blanco has stolen 59 bases in the majors despite receiving only 285 plate appearances. The 32-year-old could draw interest on waivers from a team seeking outfield depth.
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Batting Order Slot Breakdown
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+31%
OPS vs LHP
2025
-100%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .850 | 116 | 4 | 13 | .286 |
| Since 2023vs Right | .647 | 161 | 3 | 19 | .234 |
| 2025vs Left | .600 | 5 | 0 | 1 | .200 |
| 2025vs Right | .000 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2024vs Left | .886 | 69 | 3 | 7 | .317 |
| 2024vs Right | .492 | 62 | 1 | 6 | .193 |
| 2023vs Left | .820 | 42 | 1 | 5 | .243 |
| 2023vs Right | .756 | 96 | 2 | 13 | .264 |
Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+3%
OPS on Road
2025
-100%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023Home | .720 | 125 | 1 | 12 | .278 |
| Since 2023Away | .744 | 152 | 6 | 20 | .237 |
| 2025Home | .500 | 7 | 0 | 1 | .167 |
| 2025Away | .000 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2024Home | .590 | 55 | 0 | 1 | .255 |
| 2024Away | .780 | 76 | 4 | 12 | .261 |
| 2023Home | .855 | 63 | 1 | 10 | .310 |
| 2023Away | .706 | 75 | 2 | 8 | .212 |
Minor League Left/Right Batting Splits (AAA)
Since 2023
+1%
OPS vs LHP
2025
+11%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .810 | 146 | 2 | 8 | .321 |
| Since 2023vs Right | .799 | 356 | 9 | 37 | .278 |
| 2025vs Left | .699 | 86 | 2 | 7 | .275 |
| 2025vs Right | .627 | 208 | 6 | 19 | .243 |
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023vs Left | .723 | 60 | 0 | 1 | .392 |
| 2023vs Right | .703 | 148 | 3 | 18 | .328 |
Stat Review
How does Dairon Blanco compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.00BB Rate
0.0%K Rate
25.0%BABIP
.250ISO
.167AVG
.167OBP
.167SLG
.333OPS
.500wOBA
.212Exit Velocity
79.1 mphHard Hit Rate
0.0%Barrels/PA
0.0%Expected BA
.187Expected SLG
.214Sprint Speed
27.3 ft/secGround Ball %
25.0%Line Drive %
25.0%Fly Ball %
50.0%Advanced Batting Stats
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Blanco has made just 70 starts across the past seasons but now has 55 steals while primarily serving as a defensive replacement and pinch runner. His bat has actually been solid through 277 plate appearances in his MLB career with a .259/.318/.409 slash line, but most of that success has come against left-handed pitching with an .874 OPS. Blanco could fill a similar role for the Royals in 2025, though that production versus southpaws could help him get more platoon opportunities.
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Starting Saturday
Blanco (head) will start in left field and bat ninth in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Rockies.
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Cleared of possible concussion
Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Monday that Blanco has been cleared of a full concussion but will be limited to light activity over the next few days, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
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Headed for further evaluation
Blanco is being sent for further evaluation after getting struck in the helmet by a pitch during Sunday's Cactus League game against the Brewers, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
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Sent to Triple-A
The Royals optioned Blanco to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.
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Activated from injured list
The Royals activated Blanco (Achilles) from the 10-day injured list Friday.
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