Tony Blanco Activated

The Harrisburg Senators activated OF Tony Blanco for the DL and sent OF Reggie Fitzpatrick to Vermont.  Blanco, a former Rule V pic from Cincinnati, will begin his season as the Senators continue their road trip in Akron tonight against the Aeros.

Blanco is a promising power hitting prospect for the Nationals.  He can really hit the fastball but has problems with breaking stuff.  He only had limited exposure last year (177/215/254) in only 62AB, mostly as a PH.  This delayed the development time for this 24-year old.  He’ll need to make immediate strides if he hopes to remain in the Nationals’ plans.