Vargas went 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout in Wednesday's loss to the Tigers. Vargas had a solid spring showing, slashing .279/.329/.485 with four home runs in 22 games and will slot in as the team's primary designated hitter. He could play some first base to give Joe Mauer a day off, but whenever his bat is in the lineup the 24-year-old should present an intriguing source of power.