Diamondbacks' Gregor Blanco: Dealing with oblique injury

Blanco is day-to-day with a strained oblique muscle, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Analysis:

Per the report, Blanco's chances of making the Opening Day roster could be impacted by the ailment, which is undoubtedly a cause for concern when it comes to the former Giant and his potential career with the Diamondbacks. He hasn't exactly dazzled in 40 at-bats this spring (.225, two RBI, nine runs, four walks and nine strikeouts), so it wouldn't be surprising if the oblique injury -- especially if it keeps him out more than a day or two -- causes him to plummet down Arizona's depth chart.