Vargas was optioned to Triple-A Rochester.

EDGE Analysis

He went 0-for-8 with four strikeouts in Sunday's extra-inning game. Still, this is a surprising move as Vargas had become a regular in the lineup. The Twins likely made it since Vargas has minor league options and the team needed extra relievers after a long game. If so, he may not be in Triple-A for too long. Robbie Grossman could get more at-bats at designated hitter as a result.

Vargas went 2-for-4 in Friday's loss to Tampa Bay to extended his hitting streak to six games.

EDGE Analysis

Vargas continues to stick in the lineup as he's hitting .474 (9-for-19) during the streak.

Vargas went 2-for-4 with two RBI during Wednesday's win over Baltimore.

EDGE Analysis

The slugger collected a pair of doubles in Tuesday's game, so this was a fitting followup. Vargas was struggling at the dish, and he hadn't been receiving consistent playing time, so the mini heater could earn him a few more at-bats in the immediate future. For the season, Vargas boasts a .270/.295/.527 slash line with five home runs, 18 RBI and eight runs through just 21 games.

Vargas is not in the lineup Monday against the Orioles, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite collecting hits in each of the last three games, Vargas will head to the bench for Monday's series opener. Eduardo Escobar will serve as DH in his stead, batting sixth.

Vargas is not in the lineup Friday against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Vargas has assumed most of the designated hitting duties as of late, but after collecting just two hits in his past 20 at-bats, he'll get the day off. Robbie Grossman will take over as the DH in his stead.

Vargas went 1-for-4 with a two-run double during Sunday's loss to Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Dating back to last season, Vargas owns a .507 slugging percentage with 13 doubles and 14 home runs through just 231 plate appearances, so there is plenty of power upside. He's also settled into the heart of the Minnesota lineup over the past six games and drove in seven runs. If Vargas can maintain -- or even improve on -- his current 25.9 strikeout percentage, he'll be a solid source of home runs and RBI going forward. It's probably wise to keep batting average expectations in check , though. His fantasy stock is on the rise.

Vargas went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run, his fourth of the season, in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

The homer was his second in as many days and third in the last six games to go along with nine RBI, but Vargas only has five hits and an awkward .238/.227/.714 slash line over that stretch. His power surge has moved him into a nearly full-time role as the Twins' DH, but he'll need to solidify his overall performance in order to keep the job.

Vargas went 1-for-3 with his third home run of the season in Sunday's loss to Boston.

EDGE Analysis

Vargas has been splitting time at DH with Robbie Grossman, but Vargas got a start Sunday at first base. Vargas has been hot since called up from Triple-A (.294/.324/.588), so expect the Twins to continue to find ways to keep him in the lineup.

Vargas went 2-for-4 with a home run and five RBI in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the A's.

EDGE Analysis

He supplied all the offense the Twins would need in this one, bringing home two runs with a bases-loaded single in the first inning and then launching a three-run shot off Kendall Graveman in the third. Vargas is now slashing .364/.417/.636 through six games since being called up.

Vargas went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

The homer was his first in three games since being recalled from Triple-A. Vargas has another 10 days or so to prove he belongs in the majors until the Twins need to make a roster move to add a fifth starter, but so far the 26-year-old is doing exactly that, slashing .333/.455/.667.