Royals placed LHP Jason Vargas on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 6, with a left flexor strain.
It's an ailment that is often a precursor to Tommy John surgery and even if that doesn't turn out to be the case is something that figures to sideline Vargas for a long time. Yohan Pino has taken Vargas' roster spot, while Chris Young will move into the rotation in his place. May 8 - 3:04 PM