Apr 3, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Vargas (17) hits an RBI single against the Colorado Rockies during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dodgers News: Roberts Hopes Miguel Vargas Avoided Injury Following Hit by Pitch

Clint Pasillas 04/04/2023

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We got the feeling of oh no here we go again in the 7th inning of last night’s win when Miguel Vargas got hit in the right hand by a Connor Seabold fastball. That’s the same hand that had the fractured pinkie finger early in spring training. With Vargas staying in and completing the game on Monday night, the hope is he dodged a bullet.

Dave Roberts provided a measured but positive update to reporters after the game.

“His thumb is fine. We’ll get it looked at. He said it was sore but full range of motion, there’s strength. Hopefully, he comes in feeling good. I think (Tuesday), the next day, we’ll know more but he was adamant about staying in the game.”

Dave Roberts didn't expect the great hitting with the wind tonight but is really happy with how the team is playing so far. pic.twitter.com/wHL8D0vCFs

— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) April 4, 2023

Miguel Vargas has been a breakout star for the Dodgers to open the season, so LA could ill afford to be without him for a period of time. So far this season, Miggy is 3-8 (.375) but with a league-leading 9 walks (.722 on-base percentage).

It wouldn’t be surprising to see the second baseman get the day off on Tuesday. With the off day on Wednesday, it would give him two days to get any pain or swelling out of that thumb area. On the other hand, the kid is still just 23 and kids feel no pain or something.

The Dodgers send Julio Urias to the mound tonight for his second start of the season. He’ll face Rockies ace German Marquez with first pitch at 7:10 PM at Dodger Stadium.

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