Vargas (foot) was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, Mike Berardino of the Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Twins elected to go with Robbie Grossman as their Opening Day designated hitter as Vargas is dealing with a bruised foot. The 26-year-old hit .230 and knocked 10 home runs in 47 games played for the big-league club in 2016 and is a good bet to rejoin the big league club once healthy.