Jason Vargas (elbow) was activated from the 15-day DL and will start Tuesday against the Yankees.

Vargas (elbow) was activated from the 15-day DL and will start Tuesday against the Yankees.

Analysis:

The Royals optioned Brandon Finnegan to Triple-A Omaha after Monday's game, clearing room on the roster for Vargas. Vargas, who replaces Danny Duffy (shoulder) in the rotation, hit the DL with a flexor strain earlier this month, but he completed a simulated game last week and it was determined he did not need a minor league rehab assignment. The 32-year-old Vargas went 3-1 with a 5.26 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in his first five starts.