Vargas was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. Vargas was optioned to Triple-A in mid-May, and has been scorching at the plate since then. Over 16 games with Rochester, the 24-year-old hit .320/.407/.540 with three home runs and eight RBI. Upon his return, the youngster will likely see some starts as the Twins' designated hitter, though it's unclear whether or not he'll slot as in that role immediately. However, he should provide an offensive boost to the club's lineup if he can continue to hit at the major league level.

Vargas is hitting .327 with three home runs in 15 games since he was sent to Triple-A Rochester. Meanwhile, Minnesota has struggled to find consistent production at DH since Vargas went to the minors. However, it doesn't sound like the Twins are considering calling him up in the next week.

Vargas was optioned to Triple-A Rochester after Sunday's game against the Rays, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. The decision to send down Vargas was partially motivated by the Twins playing their next series in Pittsburgh, where no DH is available, but the 24-year-old's struggles probably bear the brunt of the blame for the demotion. Though his production has rebounded a bit in May, Vargas still owns a sub-.300 on-base percentage and has struck out in 26.8 percent of his plate appearances. The Twins will have him work on improving his pitch recognition in the minors before considering bringing him back with the big club.

Vargas is in the lineup Thursday against Detroit, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. Vargas did not start Wednesday's game, but he's back in the lineup at first base Thursday as Joe Mauer shifts to the DH spot. Vargas has been hot this month, hitting .424 (14-for-33) with two home runs, six RBI and two walks.

Vargas is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Tigers, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Vargas is likely just receiving a regular day off Wednesday, as Eduardo Escobar will serve as the designated hitter Wednesday. He's been extremely hot at the plate recently, collecting six hits in his last three starts and at least a hit in seven of his last eight games.

Vargas is out of the lineup Sunday against the Indians. Vargas has begun to come around of late with two hits in five of his last seven starts, but he'll be held out Sunday as manager Paul Molitor looks to employ a more contact-oriented lineup against strikeout artist Danny Salazar. Eduardo Escobar will draw a start in the outfield while Torii Hunter moves from right field to Vargas' usual post at DH.

Vargas is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Athletics, Brandon Warne of 105 The Ticket reports. Vargas has seemingly been turning it around a bit after a slow start, turning in back-to-back multi-hit days Sunday and Monday, but he'll get the day off Wednesday. Torii Hunter will serve as the designated hitter while Eddie Rosario will make his major league debut in right field.

Vargas went 2-for-4 in Monday's win over Oakland. He's hitting .400 (8-for-2) over his last five games. Vargas got off to a slow start in April by hitting just .172 and looked in danger of losing the DH job, but he's starting to break out of the slump the past few days. However, he still has just three extra base hits.

Vargas is in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox hitting fifth and at first base, Fox Sports North reports. Vargas is hitting .194 this season with just two extra base hits. He had sat four of the previous seven games, so he's in jeopardy of losing his starting job if he doesn't break out of his slump soon.

Vargas is not in the lineup Saturday against the White Sox, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. Saturday's absence marks Vargas' fourth in the team's last seven games, though he did just rattle off three straight starts, with multiple hits in two of those games. Regardless, the way things are trending, it seems Vargas will be a part-time player moving forward, likely starting against all lefties but only some right-handers. Torii Hunter will serve as the DH on Saturday.