Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Vargas, who was the team's starting second baseman on Opening Day last year, has come to spring training this year as a left fielder. It remains to be seen if Vargas will actually make the permanent switch to the outfield moving forward. What is clear, though, is that Vargas won't be in line for a starting spot anywhere on the diamond for the Dodgers to open the 2024 season. In left field, new acquisition Teoscar Hernandez will be LA's regular left fielder. The 24-year-old Vargas will really have to impress this spring to avoid starting the year at Triple-A Oklahoma City. In 81 games for the Blue in 2023, the Cuban hit a weak .195/.305/.367 with seven home runs, 32 RBI, three steals and 36 runs scored in 304 trips to the plate. He can be avoided in most fantasy leagues.

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Vargas could make a shift to the outfield this offseason. Vargas was seeing everyday at-bats at second base, but slumped his way out of playing time. The Dodgers started using Mookie Betts more often at second base and that might be something they do regularly next season. That being said, Vargas might need to switch positions in order to get semi-regular playing time in 2024. Vargas slashed .310/.392/.487 in the minor leagues, but hasn't figured it out at the MLB level. Dodgers' general manager Brandon Gomes said Vargas could see more action in the outfield next season. That might be the best place for him to get regular at-bats.

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Vargas has been optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday. The 23-year-old has been slumping at the plate, but this still comes as a bit of a surprise. On the season, Vargas has hit just .195/.305/.367 with seven homers, 32 RBI and three stolen in 70 games. Vargas hit well in the minors last year, but hasn't been able to put it together at the MLB level. The expectation is that Vargas will rejoin to the Dodgers roster at some point after the All-Star break.

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Vargas is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. This appears to be a routine rest day for Vargas who has struggled heavily at the plate this season. He's slashing .197/.300/.370 with seven home runs and 32 RBI in 69 games. Mookie Betts will move over to second base and bat leadoff versus righty Griffin Canning on Friday.

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Vargas went 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI double in Wednesday's 8-6 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. It was the 23-year-old's first multi-RBI outing since May 14 and also his first multi-XBH showing since May 2. After attracting some hype in fantasy circles this past spring, Vargas hasn't stood out much with the glove or the stick this season. The rookie is tied for second in the NL in errors committed at the keystone (four) and has not seen his OPS touch .800 since April 12. Vargas needs to be watched closely in all leagues, however, in case his bat heats up and he moves up the order a bit. The infielder is slashing a modest .234/.336/.436 with six big flies, 28 RBI, and three stolen bags.

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Vargas is missing from Tuesday's lineup for the game against Jake Irvin and the Washington Nationals. The rookie infielder is slashing .225/.328/.414 with five home runs, 26 runs, 25 RBI, and two steals over 51 games. Mookie Betts will move over to the keystone, and Jason Heyward will take Vargas' spot in the lineup, playing right and batting fifth. The former World Series champion has regained some power, smashing five bombs across 41 contests this season, but is batting just .214 with a single stolen base. Fantasy managers can use Heyward for some power as a streaming option, but that's about all he'll do.

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Vargas is absent from Tuesday's lineup for the game against the Minnesota Twins, according to MLB.com. The rookie has provided so-so value thus far, batting .225 with four homers, 19 runs, 21 RBI, and two stolen bases, but does own a .762 OPS across 40 games. Jason Heyward will take his spot in the lineup, playing right field and batting third. The 33-year-old is having his best campaign since 2020, slashing .208/.318/.444 with four bombs, 13 runs, eight RBI, and a single steal over 31 games. Heyward's been better against right-handers, posting a .221 average, so with righty Bailey Ober on the mound, fantasy managers can use him for some power and counting stats in the middle of the Dodgers lineup.

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Vargas (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. It's a rare, but much-needed rest day for the 23-year-old infielder. Vargas has been sluggish at the plate at start the season, hitting .221/.344/.394 with two home runs and 15 RBI in 29 games. Mookie Betts will leadoff and play second base, while Michael Busch covers the hot corner versus right-hander Freddy Peralta on Monday.

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Vargas (thumb, groin) will return to the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 23-year-old has been held out of the lineup each of the last two games because of a minor injuries. It appears he's feeling good enough to get back on the field now. Vargas will cover second base and bat fifth versus left-hander Madison Bumgarner. Fantasy managers should make sure to get Vargas back in their lineups.

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Vargas (thumb) will miss his second straight game on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The rookie was hit by a pitch on his thumb on Monday, and the Dodgers are still doing tests on the ailment. Vargas has had a strong start across five games, batting .375 with four runs and an RBI while walking 50% of the time. He's considered day-to-day, and hopefully, he's able to avoid the injured list and return to the field sooner rather than later. When Vargas is back, fantasy managers can expect solid production moving forward from the Dodgers top prospect. Stay tuned for more information.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Miguel Vargas (thumb) is being held out of Tuesday's starting lineup against the Colorado Rockies. This doesn't come as a surprise after Vargas was hit on the thumb by a pitch during Monday's game. The Dodgers are running additional testing on Vargas, but there is no word on the results yet. That being said, it's unknown if Vargas is going to need a stint on the injured list. Hopefully, it's only a day-to-day issue, but fantasy managers should stay tuned for more information.

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Vargas (thumb) was hit by a pitch in Monday's 13-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies. He stayed in the game but is now dealing with some thumb soreness and is day-to-day, according to Juan Toribio of MLB.com. Vargas went 1-for-3 with a run, an RBI, and a walk in the contest. The 23-year-old is having a great start to the season, slashing .375/.722/.500 with four runs in five games. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried, as Vargas will likely avoid an injured list stint, but manager David Roberts said they'll have more information on Tuesday. Once he's back, he should continue providing solid fantasy production in multiple categories.

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Vargas (finger) isn't in the team's Cactus League lineup on Wednesday, but he said his routine is "back to normal." Whenever Vargas returns to the spring lineup, he should be cleared to swing in the game. The Dodgers have kept Vargas in their Cactus League lineups to work on his defense, but he's only been tracking pitches at the plate due to a hairline fracture in his right pinkie finger. As long as the 23-year-old doesn't have any setbacks when he resumes swinging in games, he should be ready for Opening Day. Vargas is one of the Dodgers' best hitting prospects and has a shot to become their everyday second baseman in 2023, giving him some appeal in mixed leagues.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Miguel Vargas (finger) is expected to take live swings during Wednesday's game, according to manager Dave Roberts. The 23-year-old has been taking live batting practice while he recovers from a hairline fracture in his pinkie finger. The Dodgers continue to have Vargas playing in camp, but he's simply tracking pitches. It sounds like it won't be long before Vargas is back to being full-go again. He should be the Dodgers Opening Day second baseman this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said infielder Miguel Vargas (finger) could be "green-lighted" to swing in Cactus League games "hopefully" by this weekend. Vargas has been playing in spring games but hasn't been allowed to hit, but he said he has started hitting in the batting cages. The 23-year-old youngster is recovering from a fractured right pinkie finger, but he will have plenty of time to get ready for Opening Day, and he could be the team's primary second baseman in 2023. Vargas hit .304/.404/.511 with 17 home runs in 113 games at Triple-A last year and is one of the team's best hitting prospects, so fantasy managers shouldn't ignore him late in deep-mixed drafts this spring.

The offseason is officially no more, but Spring Training is here, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers have missed in the last few months. Lineup news, actual games happening, constant waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage.Baseball is back and so too is fantasy baseball, with drafts either starting in the near or not-too-near future for many. This column aims to cover any and all fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how it pertains to your fantasy team. Spring training or the regular season, it's covered here.Has a player who's usually been hitting in the middle of a lineup suddenly batting eighth or ninth for an extended period? The fantasy implications will be covered here. The same goes for injuries and injured placements and whether or not you should consider picking up a player who was recently called up. Basically, any kernel of fantasy news and its relevance to fantasy managers could be covered here. Today, the news of the day is the fantasy impact of Gavin Lux's ACL injury plus a look at potential rotation options in Tampa Bay in the wake of Tyler Glasnow's oblique injury. 

Fantasy Impact of Gavin Lux's Injury

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Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Vargas (finger) will play in the Cactus League game on Monday against the San Diego Padres, but he won't be hitting. Manager Dave Roberts said over the weekend that Vargas has regained his grip strength and that he's been doing more work in the batting cages, but he's not ready to swing in a game just yet. The 23-year-old is recovering from a hairline fracture in his right pinkie finger. There's still time for him to be ready before Opening Day, and the young infielder could see regular playing time at second base in 2023 with Gavin Lux moving to the full-time role at shortstop. Vargas didn't look very good in his first 50 MLB plate appearances last year, but the top prospect could fare much better in his first full season in LA.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that infielder Miguel Vargas (finger) will be in the team's lineup for the Cactus League opener on Saturday, but "you can tell the Brewers he won't be swinging." Vargas still isn't cleared due to a finger injury, but the Dodgers want him to continue playing on defense. The 23-year-old suffered a hairline fracture of his right pinkie and still is not cleared to swing a bat in camp, but the Dodgers expect him to be ready by Opening Day at the end of March. Vargas is one of LA's best pure hitting prospects. He hit just .170 (8-for-47) with a homer, eight RBI and 13 strikeouts in his first 18 big-league games in his 2022 debut, but he could find himself as the primary second baseman in a stacked Dodgers lineup this year.

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Vargas (finger) will play defense in camp on Thursday, but he's not cleared yet to hit. Vargas is still recovering after suffering a hairline fracture to his right pinkie last week while fielding ground balls. When healthy, the 23-year-old should see most of his playing time for the Dodgers at second base, with Gavin Lux at shortstop and Max Muncy mostly manning the hot corner. He did nothing but hit in the minor leagues last year and also has a little bit of speed that will be useful over a full MLB season if he's playing regularly. Vargas will likely be hitting near the bottom of LA's stacked lineup if he's playing, but even then, the lineup in which he resides will make him more attractive.