Blanton has a 7.11 ERA and 1.61 WHIP with 29 strikeouts over 31.2 innings this season.

Blanton has a 7.36 ERA and 1.64 WHIP with 17 strikeouts across 22 innings this season.

Blanton (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Sunday, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

Blanton (shoulder) will need to pitch in back-to-back games prior to returning to full action, Jorge Castillo of The Washington Post reports.

Blanton (shoulder) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg on Thursday, Jorge Castillo of The Washington Post reports.

Blanton (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

Blanton (shoulder) is throwing at full intensity from 120 feet without feeling any pain, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

Blanton (shoulder) was able to play catch Tuesday, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

Blaton was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday due to right shoulder inflammation, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

Blanton tossed a perfect inning and struck out one in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.