Texas 2B Kinsler expects to open on DL
March 31, 2010
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP)—Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler(notes) is expecting toopen the season on the disabled list because of a high ankle sprain.
The Rangers on Sunday acquired Andres Blanco(notes) from the Chicago Cubs partiallyas insurance in case Kinsler was unable to open the season.
Kinsler says there is no timetable for his return.
He hit .253 with 31 homers and 86 RBIs in 144 games for Texas last season.
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