Jason Vargas Injury: Updates on Royals P's Flexor and Return

Kansas City Royals left-hander Jason Vargas has landed on the disabled list for the second time this season due to an elbow injury. 

Continue for updates. 

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Vargas Strains Flexor Muscle

Saturday, June 13

According to the Royals' official Twitter feed, Vargas has a left flexor strain, and the team will bring up Brandon Finnegan from Triple-A to take his spot:

Vargas missed three weeks in May with the same injury. Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reported on May 8 that the injury can serve as a "precursor for Tommy John surgery" because the flexor muscle protects the ulnar collateral ligament, but he was able to return for three starts after coming off the DL. 

In his most recent outing on June 8, Vargas pitched well against the Minnesota Twins, with six shutout innings in a 3-1 win.  

Finnegan does have MLB experience, appearing in seven regular-season games last year and five so far in 2015. The Royals have used Finnegan as a starter and reliever in the minors, as he's made five starts in nine appearances. He does give manager Ned Yost options to play with as he reworks his rotation without Vargas.