MIGUEL VARGAS NEWS

Starting Monday, but won't hit Vargas (finger) will start at second base in Monday's Cactus League game against the Padres and is listed as the Dodgers' No. 9 hitter, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports...

Impact Vargas has been dealing with a hairline fracture on his right pinkie finger, but he was able to swing without pain on Sunday. However, the Dodgers aren't yet comfortable having him face high-velocity pitching in a game setting, so Vargas' first at-bats of the Cactus League slate look as though they'll have to wait for a few more days. The 23-year-old is in contention for an everyday role at second base for the Dodgers while Gavin Lux transitions over to shortstop following the departure of Trea Turner in free agency. Vargas struggled to a .170/.200/.255 slash line with Los Angeles last season over 50 plate appearances, but he's considered the Dodgers' top prospect and produced a .304 average with 17 homers, 82 RBI, 100 runs and 16 stolen bases with Triple-A Oklahoma in 2022.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swings without pain Vargas (finger) took some two-handed swings during a workout Sunday and indicated that his right hand felt fine, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Vargas suffered a hairline fracture in his right pinky finger while fielding a grounder Feb. 20 and had been held back from swinging until Sunday. He did, however, start the Dodgers' Cactus League opener against Milwaukee on Saturday, playing defense and tracking pitches during his two plate appearances. Given Vargas' ability to progress to swinging Sunday, he should have plenty of time to prepare for Opening Day, when he's expected to be in the lineup as Los Angeles' starting second baseman.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers Injury News: Miguel Vargas Progressing, Roberts Provides Update Dodgers skipper says Vargas will be limited time in spring training

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Regains grip strength Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Vargas (finger) has regained his grip strength and is working in the batting cage, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact The 23-year-old has been limited since he suffered a hairline fracture to his right pinky finger last week, but he appears to be progressing toward full clearance. Vargas was in the lineup for Saturday's Cactus League opener in order to see some defensive reps, though he wasn't cleared to swing the bat. He'll likely need to face some live pitching before receiving full clearance for games.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't be allowed to hit Saturday Vargas (finger) will be in the lineup for the Dodgers' Cactus League opener Saturday but will not be allowed to swing the bat, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports.

Impact The team wants Vargas to get the defensive reps, but he'll only be tracking pitches at the plate as he comes back from a hairline fracture in his right pinky. It's not clear when exactly he might be cleared to hit, but it's not expected to be long. Barring setbacks, the Dodgers are anticipating that Vargas will be ready for Opening Day.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Playing defense Thursday Vargas (finger) will play defense in the Dodgers' intrasquad game Thursday, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports.

Impact Vargas suffered a hairline fracture to the pinky finger on his right hand while fielding grounders last week, but he can still do a lot of baseball activities without causing further damage. He hasn't been cleared yet to resume hitting, but that will hopefully come rather soon. The 23-year-old projects to open the 2023 regular season as the Dodgers' primary second baseman, assuming he is able to avoid further setbacks.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers Rookie Miguel Vargas Sustained Injury During Practice This is not ideal.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Suffers hairline fracture to pinky Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed Monday that Vargas suffered a hairline fracture to the pinky finger of his right hand and won't resume swinging the bat for at least a few day...

Impact A diagnosis for the pinky injury Vargas suffered while fielding a grounder earlier Monday wasn't initially provided, but Roberts provided more clarity on the matter when he met with the media following the Dodgers' workout. Though the nature of the injury isn't ideal, Vargas will still be able to take part in fielding drills over the next few days, which should help him in his bid to secure an everyday role at second base heading into Opening Day. According to Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register, the Dodgers don't have a precise timeline for when Vargas will resume swinging, but Roberts suggested that it may come down to a matter of pain tolerance on the part of the 23-year-old.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers: Rookie Miguel Vargas Puts Focus on LA Over WBC and Representing Cuban Team Although he would love to represent his home country in the future, Vargas is utilizing all his time this preparing for the season.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers: Rookie Miguel Vargas Puts Focus on LA Over WBC and Representing Cuban Team Although he would love to represent his home country in the future, Vargas is utilizing all his time this preparing for the season.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Injures pinky on grounder Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Vargas suffered an injury to the pinky finger on his right hand while taking grounders Monday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Roberts said the injury will keep Vargas from swinging the bat for a few days, but more importantly, X-rays were negative, and the 23-year-old will continue to take defensive reps at second base as he looks to lock down a full-time role heading into Opening Day. Assuming Vargas adapts well to the keystone after playing only 57 innings at the position (all in the minors) in 2022, he should make for an attractive late-round target in drafts, given the upside he offers as a hitter.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Second Base is Miguel Vargas's to Lose Dodgers manager shared his thoughts on placing the young prospect in a new position.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers: Top Prospect Cartaya Praises Pair of Up and Coming Superstars Dodgers top prospect Diego Cartaya has glowing reviews of fellow prospects Bobby Miller and Miguel Vargas, both of whom should be in LA this...

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Dodgers News: Rookie Miguel Vargas Will Be Wearing a New Number in 2023 Dodgers rookie Miguel Vargas has chosen a new uniform number, and he’ll be switching from number 71 to number 17 in 2023.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Dodgers: Insider Predicts Miguel Vargas Will Be NL Rookie of the Year This Season ESPN insider Eric Karabell predicts that Dodgers prospect Miguel Vargas will win the National League Rookie of the Year Award.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dodgers Infielder Gets Rave Review from Top Prospect Evaluator Dodgers prospect Miguel Vargas continues to hit, but it was his defensive improvement that really stood out in Keith Law’s evaluation of him...

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Talks Muncy Role, Infield Outlook Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman says if he “had to guess,” Max Muncy would play third base for LA this year with Mi...

JANUARY 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Could start at second base Dodgers GM Andrew Friedman said Sunday that Vargas could open 2023 as the club's primary second baseman, Jim Bowden of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 23-year-old had a .455 OPS across 18 games in his first taste of big-league action in 2022, but he could be an Opening Day starter for Los Angeles this year following the offseason departures of Trea Turner and Justin Turner. Vargas is the organization's top prospect, and it appears he'll enter spring training with a leg up for playing time over veteran Miguel Rojas, who would fill an infield utility role after being acquired from the Marlins.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers Writer Feels Miguel Vargas's Ceiling is Very High Dodgers beat writer Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic talks about Miguel Vargas’s ceiling and says he’s “confident” Vargas will be a “productive...

JANUARY 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dodgers Prospects: Miguel Vargas Makes Top 5 Up and Coming Third Baseman List Vargas has some of the best skills in this prospect class including hit-tools and power.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Dodgers Prospects: Miguel Vargas Makes Top 5 Up and Coming Third Baseman List Vargas has some of the best skills in this prospect class including hit-tools and power.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

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JANUARY 23, 2023

Dodgers News: Miguel Vargas Reached Out to Miguel Rojas Following Latter's Trade The veteran is looking to provide a leadership role within the clubhouse.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers News: Miguel Vargas Reached Out to Miguel Rojas Following Latter's Trade The veteran is looking to provide a leadership role within the clubhouse.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dodgers: Miguel Vargas Hopes to Represent Cuba in WBC Someday The infielder aims to provide his skillset to both the Dodgers and his home country.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM