Mets RHP Jason Vargas struck out 12 batters in six innings of an intrasquad game on Tuesday in Port St. Lucie.
Vargas, who has been pitching in simulated and intrasquad games to avoid fielding due to an injury to his right (non-throwing) hand, will pitch and field in a minor league rehab game on Sunday, manager Mickey Callaway said.
If Vargas makes just one minor league rehab start, his return to the Mets -- if it's in the starting rotation -- would be April 27 or a bit after.
For now, Zack Wheeler is in Vargas' rotation spot.