Dairon Blanco is a Cuban professional baseball outfielder known for his elite speed and baserunning. Born on April 26, 1993, Blanco began his career in Cuba’s National Series before defecting in 2016 and signing with the Oakland Athletics in 2018. He later joined the Kansas City Royals in 2019 and made his MLB debut on May 20, 2022. Across his major-league career, he appeared in 167 games for the Royals, batting .257 with 7 home runs and 59 stolen bases, including his first career grand slam against the Cincinnati Reds on August 17, 2024. This tag page collects news, articles, game reports, and updates covering Blanco’s professional baseball journey through MLB and his subsequent move to the Saraperos de Saltillo in the Mexican League.
