Vargas suffered a hairline fracture of the pinkie finger on his right hand. The injury is not considered serious but will prevent Vargas from swinging a bat for a few days.
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Miguel Vargas’ spring took an unexpected hop.
The Dodgers’ prospect was hit in the pinkie finger on his right hand by a ground ball while doing defensive work Monday. A scan revealed a hairline fracture. The injury is not considered serious and Vargas was still catching and throwing in the outfield during Monday’s workout. He will not swing a bat for a few days, however. When he returns to swinging will depend on his pain tolerance.
The 23-year-old Vargas is expected to break camp with the Dodgers as their every-day second baseman this season, a position he has only limited experience at playing. Vargas has been working with Placido Polanco, a special assistant in the front office who won three Gold Gloves as a player .
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