Miguel Vargas has entered spring coaching with the Los Angeles Dodgers seeking to transfer previous the struggles of final season.
He’s wholesome and optimistic regardless of not having a transparent path to a roster spot.
Vargas was given the beginning second base job to start final season. He didn’t final till the All-Star break. After the Dodgers despatched Vargas to Triple-A Oklahoma Metropolis on July 9, he was by no means recalled.
“(Being despatched down), that was very arduous. Each participant needs to be within the huge leagues. This clubhouse – I missed this clubhouse rather a lot. It was a fairly robust second. I don’t assume anyone needs to cross by that. After I used to be in Triple-A, it gave me time to consider every thing I used to be doing.”
— Miguel Vargas through O.C. Register
Vargas additionally admitted that his swing by no means recovered after an early-season harm. Now, he’s feeling wholesome and able to go. The largest query is, the place will he play?
The Dodgers requested Vargas to maneuver to left area now that Mookie Betts is their on a regular basis second baseman. Enjoying time at first, third, and shortstop will probably be restricted with Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, and Gavin Lux slated to start out at these respective positions.
Utility infielder Miguel Rojas is backing up each Lux and Betts. That leaves the outfield, the place the Dodgers have Teoscar Hernandez, Manuel Margot and Chris Taylor able to taking part in left area.
There isn’t any clear-cut reply as to how Vargas matches into the Dodgers’ plans, however he’s keen to seek out out.
“I don’t know. That’s the reply I’ve to seek out out. I wish to are available in right here and be me. I can’t management that (roster selections). I simply have to regulate what I can. Clearly I wish to be a part of this group and be what I might be.”
— Miguel Vargas through O.C. Register
Controlling the controllable is one of the best recommendation Vargas can undertake proper now. He has confirmed every thing there may be to show on the minor-league degree. He simply has to place all of it collectively within the huge leagues — with the Dodgers, or some place else.
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