Miguel Vargas
24-Year-Old
2024 Stats
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.000
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Vargas was a trendy pick in 2023 fantasy drafts as news emerged that he would be the Dodgers' Opening Day second baseman, but by mid-July he was back in the minors, where he remained for the remainder of the campaign. The heralded prospect struggled to a .195/.305/.367 slash line over 81 games, and the demotion came after he batted a paltry .079 (5-for-63) over his final 23 contests. Despite the disappointing stat line, there are reasons to believe that Vargas can succeed at the MLB level. He demonstrated refined plate discipline while up with the big club, posting a hearty 12.5 percent walk rate and a respectable 20.1 percent strikeout rate along with a borderline-elite 20.8 percent chase rate, per Statcast. Vargas didn't hit the ball hard consistently, but it's promising that of his 50 big-league hits last year, over half went for extra bases. Importantly, Vargas didn't sulk after being sent down, instead extending his run of minor-league success with an .886 OPS and 10 homers over 60 Triple-A contests. Los Angeles filled the void at second base following Vargas' demotion primarily by transitioning Mookie Betts from right field, and the experiment went smoothly enough that Betts will likely see considerable time at the keystone again in 2024. While that could limit Vargas' opportunities at the position, it may also mean that he gets reps in the corner outfield, where he logged some time down the stretch in the minors last season. It's unlikely that he'll be handed the keys to a starting spot out the gate as he was last year, but the Dodgers clearly still see Vargas as a part of their future, and he could earn a substantial role with a strong spring. Read Past Outlooks
Optioned to Triple-A
Vargas was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City by the Dodgers on Saturday, J.P. Hoornstra of DodgersNation.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Vargas traveled with the Dodgers to South Korea for their upcoming series versus the Padres, but he will not be on the active roster. The 24-year-old has been working out in left field this spring and figures to continue playing the outfield while at OKC.
Vargas traveled with the Dodgers to South Korea for their upcoming series versus the Padres, but he will not be on the active roster. The 24-year-old has been working out in left field this spring and figures to continue playing the outfield while at OKC.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+2%
OPS vs LHP
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OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .647 | 117 | 4 | 14 | .172 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .636 | 236 | 4 | 26 | .201 | ||||
2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2023vs Left | .696 | 93 | 3 | 10 | .171 | ||||
2023vs Right | .662 | 210 | 4 | 22 | .206 | ||||
2022vs Left | .471 | 24 | 1 | 4 | .174 | ||||
2022vs Right | .439 | 26 | 0 | 4 | .167 | ||||
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Since 2022
+12%
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Since 2022Home | .604 | 187 | 3 | 18 | .182 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .679 | 166 | 5 | 22 | .201 | ||||
2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2024Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2023Home | .658 | 149 | 2 | 15 | .195 | ||||
2023Away | .684 | 154 | 5 | 17 | .195 | ||||
2022Home | .406 | 38 | 1 | 3 | .139 | ||||
2022Away | .614 | 12 | 0 | 5 | .273 | ||||
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May be in danger of demotion
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday that Vargas could be demoted to the minors if he continues to struggle offensively, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
ANALYSIS
The 23-year-old has been absent from the starting lineup in three of the Dodgers' last four games, with Mookie Betts instead getting the call at second base. Vargas brought considerable fantasy hype into the 2023 campaign, but he's slashing just .133/.235/.286 over his last 116 plate appearances dating back to May 26. His season OPS has fallen to .670.
The 23-year-old has been absent from the starting lineup in three of the Dodgers' last four games, with Mookie Betts instead getting the call at second base. Vargas brought considerable fantasy hype into the 2023 campaign, but he's slashing just .133/.235/.286 over his last 116 plate appearances dating back to May 26. His season OPS has fallen to .670.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Vargas is simply one of the best pure hitters who is still technically a prospect. He hit .304/.404/.511 with a 14.6 K%, 31.7 Hard% and 17 home runs in 113 games as a 22-year-old at Triple-A and predictably played sparingly during a cup of coffee in the majors. His team context - the Dodgers seemingly always have a few quality options for his positions (first base, third base, left field) - is by far the biggest knock on Vargas in the short term. Vargas is not thought of as a burner, but he stole 17 bases on 22 attempts and has a 94th percentile sprint speed, so he could at least be a 4.5-category contributor with regular playing time. He is talented enough to take the left field job and run with it early this season, but it's possible that the Dodgers' crowded depth chart leads to Vargas being a post-hype sleeper in 2024.
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Entering camp as left fielder
Vargas is coming into the Dodgers' camp as a left fielder, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
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Might play more outfield
Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said Wednesday that Vargas could see more action in the outfield moving forward, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
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Optioned amid slump
Vargas was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
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Not in lineup Friday
Vargas is not in the lineup Friday versus the Angels.
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Sitting again Wednesday
Vargas remains out of the lineup Wednesday versus the Pirates.
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