Padres LF Blanks needs elbow surgery
SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Padres say left fielder Kyle Blanks will have reconstructive surgery on his right elbow, which could sideline him into next season.
Surgery is scheduled for Friday.
Blanks was placed on the disabled list May 20, retroactive to May 18, with a strained elbow. He was the opening day starter and was hitting .157 before the injury.
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