Vargas gave up four runs -- two earned -- on three hits over two innings in his start against the Mariners on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Three errors were made behind him, which made a rough outing even worse. Vargas has allowed six earned runs in nine innings this spring, while giving up 12 hits and carrying a 7:6 K:BB (2.00 WHIP). He's positioned to begin the season in the Kansas City rotation, but the Royals are likely to be willing to change his role if he struggles, since Vargas is in the final year of the four-year pact he signed with the club in November of 2013.