Baseball America has learned the Padres have promoted their No. 1 prospect, first baseman/left fielder Kyle Blanks, to the big leagues. A corresponding move regarding the 40-man roster was not yet announced.

In the wake of a second consecutive loss to Oakland, the White Sox announced that their first-round pick from the 2008 draft [eighth overall] was called up after just 59 professional games, with Wilson Betemit being designated for assignment.

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Alcides Escobar will start seeing some time at 2b in Nashville, but won't be called up right away. For now, Craig Counsel moves to 2b, which means more possible playing time for Mat Gamel at 3rd.

He was complaining of shoulder stiffness when he showed up at the stadium today.

Ryan will now need an R on the back of his jersey. Makes you wonder how far back Detwiler is.