Vargas (elbow) will start Saturday against the White Sox, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vargas has been recovering from Tommy John surgery, but he'll pitch his first game of the season Saturday. However, the Royals will be cautious and limit him to about three innings or 45 pitches, then use Dillon Gee afterwards. While on his rehab assignment, Vargas posted a 5.93 ERA and 1.24 WHIP over three games at Triple-A Omaha.