Dodgers’ Vargas has injury in right finger

As his team began its first full-squad workout of the spring Monday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said rookie infielder Miguel Vargas has a hairline fracture in his right pinkie finger that will prevent him from swinging a bat for a few days.

Vargas sustained the injury after taking a ball to his hand during infield drills over the weekend, Roberts said.

Roberts initially said Vargas didn’t need an MRI exam but later clarified that the 23-year-old did get a scan that revealed the full extent of the injury.

Though Vargas won’t pick up a bat for now, he will continue to play defense during workouts and isn’t expected to be bothered long term.

Though Roberts said pain tolerance will dictate how long it takes Vargas to return to full activities, Vargas said he was confident he’d be back by the time Cactus League games start Saturday.

Roberts also updated Daniel Hudson’s status, saying the reliever is a little behind the rest of the pitching staff because of ankle tendinitis but isn’t “too big of a concern.”

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The Chicago Cubs added

Michael Fulmer to their bullpen, finalizing a oneyear, $4-million contract. Fulmer played for Detroit and Minnesota last season, going 5-6 with 3.39 earnedrun average in a career-high 67 appearances. The righthander began the season with the Tigers and was traded to the Twins in August . ... The Cleveland Guardians’ top pitching prospect, Daniel Espino, will be sidelined at least two months with a right shoulder strain. Espino, who was tracking to possibly make his big league debut, reported soreness after throwing last month. The 22-yearold will be reevaluated later in camp . ... Right-hander

Chase Anderson agreed to a minor league deal with Cincinnati. Anderson had a 6.38 ERA over 24 innings last season for the Reds.