SFGate.com · Nov 17, 2015
Giants, Kyle Blanks closing in on deal
OAKLAND, CA - MAY 26: Kyle Blanks #88 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by third base coach Mike Gallego #2 after hitting a home run off of Drew Smyly #33 of the Detroit Tigers (not pictured) during the second inning at O.co Coliseum on May 26, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images) Photo: Jason O. Watson, Getty Images
The Giants are close to finalizing a minor-league contract with Kyle Blanks, The Chronicle has learned.
The deal is pending a physical.
The 6-foot-6 Blanks, 29, has played mostly left field during a career that began with the Padres in 2009 but was sidetracked with injuries. He also plays first base and right field.