Rangers outright former prospect Kyle Blanks from 40-man roster

One-time premier power prospect Kyle Blanks has been outrighted off the 40-man roster by the Rangers, per Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Blanks had surgery on both of his Achilles near the beginning of September and it remains to be seen how healthy he might be heading into the offseason. The 29 year old does have the option to become a free agent, so it remains to be seen whether he will accept his assignment to Triple-A Round Rock.