Diamondbacks re-sign Blanco to minor-league deal

Blanco re-signed with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday and was assigned to Triple-A Reno, the Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro reports.

Analysis:

He was released by Arizona on Monday, but will return with the knowledge that he will open the year in the minors. An oblique injury limited him in spring training, so he will need to prove he is healthy before he would be considered for a promotion to the majors, where he would likely primarily serve as a defensive replacement off the bench.