The Los Angeles Dodgers proceed to push ahead this season by way of a brand new wave of accidents. Over the weekend, the workforce misplaced starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto and shortstop Mookie Betts for the foreseeable future.
Fortunately for Los Angeles, the workforce has robust depth to fall again on, which has allowed them to remain forward of the curve. A part of that depth is top-prospect-turned-left-fielder Miguel Vargas, who has been out and in of the lineup all through the season.
Vargas has hung out between the majors and Triple-A, giving him one other probability to indicate the group what he can do. After a poor 2023 season, he has seemingly turned the web page somewhat bit this yr.
Whereas talking to reporters Thursday in Denver, Dodgers supervisor Dave Roberts praised the arrogance and starvation that Vargas has proven this season in comparison with final yr.
“I see a way more assured participant. I feel final yr getting hit on the hand, wherever it was, and beginning the season that manner, getting on base early, hitting a funk, the sport sped up and he misplaced his confidence. So coming into this spring there was a unique demeanor about him, a unique manner about him. And it carried over into the season. As disenchanted as he was to not break with us, he went down there (to OKC) and carried out. Arising right here, he has that confidence that we all the time noticed in him. He’s actually hungry. It’s good to see from Miguel.”
— Dave Roberts, by way of SportsNet LA
Vargas has appeared in 10 video games this yr, hitting .308 with a house run and 6 runs batted in. He has proven somewhat extra persistence on the plate this season and it has translated to extra success.
Final yr, Vargas handled some accidents that plagued his whole yr. He completed his time within the majors final season hitting .195 with seven dwelling runs and 32 runs batted in.
If Vargas can proceed a majority of these efficiency, he may turn into a mainstay on the key league roster. He has the expertise to be a productive participant and will lastly be coming into his personal on the sector.
Photograph Credit score: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports activities
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