Royals starting pitcher Jason Vargas said he sees no special significance in his scheduled start Friday night in Houston against the Astros. He is beginning his first full season since undergoing Tommy John surgery during the 2015 season. But in some ways, he already passed a major benchmark in his recovery from the reconstructive elbow surgery, making three starts last September.
“It’s the start of a new year,” Vargas said. “But no, nothing special for any reason other that.”
Vargas will take on a potent Astros lineup as the Royals seek to break a three-game losing streak and pick up their first victory of the season.