Welcome, Guest Login | Register | Contact / Help | My Roto

Click Here!

Player Page

Weather | Roster

May 20 78° / 62° Day: Partly Cloudy, 20% chance of percipitation and 10mph wind during the day. Evening: Scattered T-Storms, 60% chance of percipitation and 8mph wind in the evening.	May 21 76° / 63° Day: Scattered T-Storms, 60% chance of percipitation and 13mph wind during the day. Evening: Scattered T-Storms, 60% chance of percipitation and 9mph wind in the evening.	May 22 75° / 63° Day: Scattered T-Storms, 60% chance of percipitation and 13mph wind during the day. Evening: Showers, 60% chance of percipitation and 10mph wind in the evening.
Close \| Weather data courtesy of Weather.com

Claudio Vargas | Relief Pitcher

Team:	Toronto Blue Jays
Age / DOB:	(34) / 6/19/1978
Ht / Wt:	6'4' / 234
Bats / Throws:	Right / Right
Share:	Tweet

Toronto Blue Jays

Latest News

Recent News

Blue Jays signed RHP Claudio Vargas to a minor league contract.

The deal includes a spring training invite. Vargas, 34, had a 3.69 ERA in 20 starts this past season with the Brewers' Triple-A affiliate and hasn't pitched in the big leagues since 2010. He'll likely serve as organizational depth with Triple-A Buffalo. Tue, Dec 11, 2012 12:09:00 PM

Source: Shi Davidi on Twitter

Jays ink RHP Vargas to minor league deal
Tue, Dec 11, 2012 12:09:00 PM
Brewers ink RHP Vargas to minors deal
Wed, May 16, 2012 10:38:00 AM
Claudio Vargas announces retirement
Mon, Jun 13, 2011 09:14:00 PM
Rockies' Vargas out indefinitely
Sun, Mar 13, 2011 07:43:00 PM

Highest Searched Players over the last 7 days

1B. HarperWAS (5409)
2J. OdorizziTB (3745)
3B. BeachyATL (3717)
4M. GarzaCHC (3296)
5A. BaileyBOS (3229)

6D. PriceTB (3004)
7T. CingraniCIN (2927)
8A. EatonARZ (2736)
9C. GrandersonNYY (2690)
10J. ProfarTEX (2683)

Player Page Recent News Related News Team News Career Stats Depth Charts Game Log Toronto Blue Jays Tickets

Player News

Date:

Claudio Vargas - R - Blue Jays

Brewers signed RHP Claudio Vargas to a minor league contract.

Vargas will report to Triple-A Nashville, where he's expected to be used as a starting pitcher. The 33-year-old announced his retirement last summer, only to sign with Vaqueros Laguna of the Mexican League for the 2012 season. He hasn't pitched in the big leagues since 2010 as a member of the Brewers and is unlikely to make a major impact.

Source: MLB Trade Rumors

Wed, May 16, 2012 10:38:00 AM

Claudio Vargas - R - Blue Jays

Claudio Vargas has announced his retirement.

Vargas signed a minor league deal with the Rockies in January and posted an ugly 11.08 ERA and 19/13 K/BB ratio over his first 26 innings with Triple-A Colorado Springs. The 32-year-old right-hander posted a 4.83 ERA in parts of eight major league seasons between the Nationals, Brewers, Diamondbacks, Mets and Dodgers.

Source: MLB Trade Rumors

Mon, Jun 13, 2011 09:14:00 PM

Claudio Vargas - R - Blue Jays

Claudio Vargas could miss the rest of the spring with a hamstring injury sustained Sunday, according to the Denver Post's Troy Renck.

Vargas, who was signed to a minor league deal in January, probably wasn't going to make the Rockies as a middle reliever. He'll have to pitch well in Triple-A before he gets another shot.

Source: Troy Renck on Twitter

Sun, Mar 13, 2011 07:43:00 PM

Claudio Vargas - R - Blue Jays

Rockies signed RHP Claudio Vargas to a minor league contract.

The Dodgers cut ties with Vargas in August of last season after he posted a miserable 5.89 ERA over 10 starts at the Triple-A level. He probably won't land on the Rockies' Opening Day roster, but a better showing in the minor leagues may put him in line for an emergency call-up down the road.

Source: MLBlogs.com

Tue, Jan 11, 2011 12:42:00 PM

Claudio Vargas - R - Blue Jays

Dodgers released RHP Claudio Vargas.

Vargas was signed to a minor league contract in June after being released by the Brewers. The 32-year-old right-hander posted a 5.89 ERA in 10 starts with Triple-A Albuquerque.

Tue, Aug 17, 2010 08:34:00 PM

Claudio Vargas - R - Blue Jays

Dodgers signed RHP Claudio Vargas to a minor league contract.

Vargas was released by the Brewers earlier this month after posting a 7.32 ERA over 19 2/3 innings. The 31-year-old right-hander had a 1.64 ERA over eight relief appearances with the Dodgers last season. He's scheduled to start for Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.

Wed, Jun 16, 2010 03:53:00 PM

Claudio Vargas - R - Blue Jays

Brewers released RHP Claudio Vargas.

Vargas was designated for assignment last week after compiling a 7.32 ERA in 19 2/3 innings. He should quickly land a minor league deal with one of the teams hard up for relief help.

Fri, Jun 4, 2010 04:44:00 PM

Claudio Vargas - R - Blue Jays

Brewers designated RHP Claudio Vargas for assignment.

The Brewers are still looking for something resembling consistency in their bullpen and Vargas wasn't going to give it to them. In 19 2/3 innings, Vargas accumulated an ERA of 7.32 and a WHIP of 1.93. He'll wait and see if anyone claims him, but with plenty of other mediocre relievers out there, he's likely to find work hard to come by. His spot will be taken by Chris Capuano.

Sat, May 29, 2010 03:14:00 PM

Claudio Vargas - R - Blue Jays

Brewers re-signed RHP Claudio Vargas to a one-year, $900,000 contract.

Vargas can also pick up another $400,000 through incentives. The Brewers got the 31-year-old at a major bargain. He posted an impressive 1.74 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 30/15 K/BB ratio in 41 1/3 innings this past season yet settled for a deal under $1 million in an offseason where guys like LaTroy Hawkins and Brandon Lyon are inking high-paying multi-year contracts.

Fri, Dec 18, 2009 07:05:00 PM

Claudio Vargas - R - Blue Jays

Claudio Vargas is scheduled to take a physical in Milwaukee on Friday in order to finalize his one-year extension with the Brewers.

The financial terms have not yet been revealed but that information should be forthcoming. Vargas, 31, posted an impressive 1.74 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 30/15 K/BB ratio in 40-plus innings this past season.

Source: Tom Haudricourt on Twitter

Fri, Dec 18, 2009 11:04:00 AM

Claudio Vargas - R - Blue Jays

Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports the Brewers have agreed to a deal to re-sign Claudio Vargas.

General manager Doug Melvin confirmed the news. Vargas posted an impressive 1.74 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 30/15 K/BB ratio in 40-plus innings this past season. Terms of the reported deal have not yet been released.

Source: Tom Haudricourt on Twitter

Mon, Dec 14, 2009 04:35:00 PM

Claudio Vargas - R - Blue Jays

MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports the Brewers are close to re-signing Claudio Vargas and will have him serve as a reliever.

Vargas posted an impressive 1.74 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 30/15 K/BB ratio in 40-plus innings this past season. A new deal is in place, according to McCalvy, and is just awaiting approval from Vargas and his agent.

Source: Adam McCalvy on Twitter

Tue, Dec 8, 2009 05:32:00 PM

Claudio Vargas - R - Blue Jays

Brewers acquired RHP Claudio Vargas from the Dodgers for C Vinny Rottino.

The Brewers really played it cheap this summer. Vargas will be aked to provide rotation depth with Dave Bush and Jeff Suppan on the disabled list, but isn't currently stretched out enough and may pitch out of the bullpen initially. He had a a 1.64 ERA in eight relief outings for the Dodgers.

Fri, Jul 31, 2009 01:20:00 PM

Claudio Vargas - R - Blue Jays

Dodgers activated RHP Claudio Vargas from the 60-day disabled list.

Vargas has been sidelined since Opening Day with right elbow tendinitis. He'll join the bullpen as a long reliever.

Fri, Jul 3, 2009 09:34:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
Pos	Role	Name
C	1	J.P. Arencibia
	2	Henry Blanco
1B	1	Adam Lind
2B	1	Maicer Izturis
	2	Emilio Bonifacio
SS	1	Jose Reyes D.L. Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos said it "would not surprise me" if Jose Reyes returned in late June. Reyes had the walking boot on his left foot removed Tuesday and is evidently recovering a bit ahead of schedule, as he had been expected to sit out until around the All-Star break. The shortstop is still in the early stages of his recovery, though. A lot can happen over the next six weeks. May 14
	2	Munenori Kawasaki
3B	1	Brett Lawrie
	2	Mark DeRosa
LF	1	Melky Cabrera
	2	Rajai Davis D.L. Rajai Davis (oblique) has been sent to Florida to start his rehab. Davis hasn't played since May 10 due to a strained oblique. Blue Jays manager John Gibbons doesn't expect it to be a long-term injury, so it's possible he could return later this month. May 17
CF	1	Colby Rasmus
RF	1	Jose Bautista
	2	Anthony Gose
DH	1	Edwin Encarnacion
Starting Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
S	1	R.A. Dickey
	2	Josh Johnson D.L. Josh Johnson (triceps) will begin a rehab assignment Monday with High-A Dunedin. Johnson has been on the DL since April 29, but he hasn't had any issues during his throwing program. He'll likely need 2-3 games before he's cleared to rejoin the Blue Jays' rotation. Johnson is on track for a return in the early part of June. May 18
	3	Brandon Morrow
	4	Mark Buehrle
	5	J.A. Happ D.L. J.A. Happ (head, knee) is expected to be sidelined 4-6 weeks. Happ will avoid throwing for a week before beginning to toss on flat ground. The Blue Jays are optimistic that the left-hander will be sidelined closer to four weeks. All things considered, that's about as good as Happ and the club could have hoped for. May 9
	6	Dustin McGowan D.L. Dustin McGowan (shoulder) will continue his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo. McGowan allowed one hit and one walk over two scoreless innings with High-A Dunedin and notched four strikeouts. The Blue Jays can't count on him given his lengthy injury history, but he could be an option to join the bullpen later this month if all goes well. May 17
	7	Drew Hutchison D.L. Drew Hutchison (elbow) is on track to face live hitters in about three weeks. Hutchison is currently making his way back from Tommy John surgery last August. While the 22-year-old right-hander is unlikely to see any game action until late in the season, he feels good about his progress. "You always want to do more but you know you have to follow the process and do what they tell you to do because that’s what’s in your best interest," said Hutchison. "I feel good, which is good, but you also realize that it’s the process and you need to follow the process." May 8
	8	Kyle Drabek D.L. Kyle Drabek (elbow) expects to throw live batting practice in the next week or two. Drabek threw a bullpen session Monday in extended spring training. He's coming back from the second Tommy John surgery of his career, so the Blue Jays figure to take things slow, but he could be looking at a return around midseason if all goes well. May 8
	9	Chad Jenkins
Relief Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
R	1	Casey Janssen
	2	Sergio Santos D.L. Blue Jays transferred RHP Sergio Santos from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. The move was made in order to clear room on the 40-man roster for Thad Weber. Santos will be out until after the All-Star break following surgery to remove bone chips and spurs from his right elbow. May 19
	3	Darren Oliver
	4	Steve Delabar
	5	Esmil Rogers
	6	Aaron Loup
	7	Brett Cecil
	8	Brad Lincoln
	9	Ramon Ortiz
	10	Luis Perez D.L. Luis Perez (elbow) is expected to appear in an extended spring training game later this week. Perez has been throwing bullpen sessions, but this will be his first appearance in a game. He's expected to return from Tommy John surgery around midseason. May 6

Headlines

Masterson: Masterful
May 20

Drew Silva checks in on red-hot fantasy commodities Justin Masterson and Jay Bruce in Monday's edition of the MLB Daily Dose.

More MLB Columns

MLB Headlines

MLB Links

2013 © NBC Sports Digital.
All Rights Reserved

Click Here!