Vargas was recalled from Triple-A Rochester.

EDGE Analysis

Vargas was hitting just .227 with two home runs at Rochester. It's not clear if he'll get regular at-bats or just be a short-term option off the bench.

Vargas (foot) started at DH and went 0-for-3 with two walks Saturday for Triple-A Rochester.

EDGE Analysis

Vargas suffered a bruised foot late in spring training, but it's not an issue as the Triple-A season begins. He could be called up early in the season if he begins the year hot at Triple-A.

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.

Vargas (foot) went 0-for-3 on Friday while playing for Triple-A Rochester. He'll play in minor league spring training games on Saturday and Sunday, but is expected to begin the season on the DL or at Triple-A, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

In a surprising move, the Twins will go with Robbie Grossman at DH, sending Byungho Park to the minors as well while going with a three-man bench and eight-man bullpen. Vargas could get called up early in the season once he's proved he's healthy, however.

Vargas was diagnosed with a bruised foot after an MRI and CT scan revealed he hadn't suffered any structural damage, Mike Berardino of the Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Now that it's clear Vargas isn't dealing a major injury, the club plans to have him play in another minor-league game Friday. Vargas hasn't played well in limited action this spring, as he's gone just 1-for-15 (.067) over seven games, and is expected to begin the season in the minors.

Vargas (foot) is likely to begin the season in the minors, Zone Coverage's Brandon Warne reports.

EDGE Analysis

In a surprising move, the Twins will go with Robbie Grossman as the DH, sending Vargas and Byungho Park to the minors while going with a three-man bench and eight-man bullpen. Vargas or Park could be back up with the Twins in a hurry, so they are still worth holding in deeper formats, but for now the lefty-mashing Grossman will be getting the bulk of the starts at DH. Vargas has been dealing with a foot injury, but was able to take three at-bats in a minor league game Wednesday.

Vargas (foot) took three at-bats as a DH in a minor-league game Wednesday and indicated he felt fine after the session, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vargas experienced no renewed swelling in his foot and now looks on track to take part in one or both of the big club's final two exhibitions of the spring. The 26-year-old was already losing ground to Byungho Park in their battle for the DH role during spring training, and it doesn't appear as though he'll have enough time to catch up. There's a good chance that Vargas will open the season with Triple-A Rochester.

Vargas (foot) took grounders and is set to start as the DH in a minor league game Wednesday, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vargas has been cruising through rehab from a bruised left foot, a good sign he will be ready for Opening Day. He could find himself behind Byungho Park on the DH depth chart after a mediocre spring performance and will only serve to spell Joe Mauer at first base. Nonetheless, the progress is encouraging and shows Vargas could provide a powerful bat off the bench to begin the season.

Vargas (foot) took batting practice Monday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vargas is working his way back from a bruised foot, as he shed his crutches Sunday and progressed to taking batting practice Monday. The 26-year-old is just 1-for-15 this spring, so unless Vargas returns to the field soon, he could temporarily lose his Opening Day DH spot to Byungho Park.

Vargas (foot) will attempt to run on the field Sunday, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vargas is no longer using crutches, but was still limping Sunday morning after having fouled a ball off his left foot Friday. The 26-year-old has gone just 1-for-15 at the dish during spring training, and if he's unable to shake off the injury and return to action within the next week, the Twins could opt to go with Byungho Park as their regular DH to begin the season.