The Royals have announced today that the club has traded minor league outfielder Gregor Blanco to the Nationals in exchange for a player to be named. Blanco, 28, was hitting .196 with five doubles, four RBI, 13 run scored and nine stolen bases in 10 attempts in 23 games for the Omaha Storm Chasers entering today’s game. Blanco was acquired by the Royals from the Braves along with pitchers Tim Collins and Jesse Chavez on July 31, 2010 in exchange for pitcher Kyle Farnsworth and outfielder Rick Ankiel. He hit .274 for the Royals following the trade in 49 games, swiping 10 stolen bases in 12 attempts.