Blanco also showed a notable platoon advantage during his time with Kansas City, performing much better against left‑handed pitching than right‑handers. That skill set could make him an appealing depth option for Texas, which has several left‑handed hitters in its lineup who may benefit from matchup‑based substitutions. For the Royals, the team had likely hoped he would clear waivers, but that was not the case.
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