ILDEMARO VARGAS NEWS

Heads to free agency Vargas elected free agency Thursday.

Impact Vargas recorded 121 plate appearances with the Diamondbacks in 2025 but lost his roster spot as the team had to move several players onto the 40-man roster. His defensive utility should help him land another contract around the league.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Tatís Jr.'s grand slam sends Padres past Diamondbacks 7-4, eliminating Arizona

Fernando Tatís Jr. hit a grand slam in the fourth inning, and the San Diego Padres eliminated the Arizona Diamondbacks from playoff contention with a 7-4 victory

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Absent from lineup Vargas is not in the lineup for Thursday's tilt against the Dodgers.

Impact Vargas had started each of the previous four contests at first base, but he'll begin Thursday's festivities on the bench. Tim Tawa is handling first base and batting eighth for the Diamondbacks in the series finale.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks have wild-card berth within their grasp despite season of adversity

The Arizona Diamondbacks spent the season watching one player after another go down with injury

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Supplies winning hit Vargas started at first base and went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Phillies.

Impact Vargas delivered a two-out, run-scoring single in the sixth inning to plate the eventual game-winning run. Since Pavin Smith (quadriceps) and Tyler Locklear (elbow) landed on the injured list, Vargas has helped fill the void at first base, making five starts there in Arizona's last 11 games. He's hit safely in 10 of his last 11 appearances (nine starts), going 12-for-35 (.343) with one home run and eight RBI during that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies winning hit Vargas started at first base and went 2-for-4 with with an RBI in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Phillies.

Impact Vargas delivered a two-out, run-scoring single in the sixth inning to plate the go-ahead and eventual game-winning run. Since Pavin Smith (quadriceps) and Tyler Locklear (elbow) landed on the injured list, Vargas has helped fill the void at first base, making five starts there in Arizona's last 11 games. He's hit safely in 10 of his last 11 appearances (nine starts), going 12-for-35 (.343) with one home run and eight RBI during that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Gallen, Diamondbacks hold off Phillies 4-3; move 2 games back of last NL wild-card berth

Zac Gallen held the Phillies to four hits over seven innings, James McCann scored the go-ahead run in the sixth after a double and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated Philadelphia 4-...

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Perdomo and Gallen help surging Diamondbacks inch closer in playoff race with 8-1 win over Giants

Geraldo Perdomo went 3 for 3 with a double, a triple and two RBIs, Zac Gallen pitched six smooth innings and the surging Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 8-1

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Steps in for injured teammate Vargas replaced Blaze Alexander (elbow) at second base in the fourth inning Sunday and went 1-for-3 in a 6-4 win over Minnesota.

Impact Alexander was removed from the game after getting hit by a pitch in the elbow/forearm area. Testing came back negative, but the elbow showed significant swelling, per Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. Vargas could benefit from any time Alexander misses, but second base is typically Ketel Marte's realm.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Saturday Vargas isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Minnesota.

Impact After collecting a base hit in each of his last four games, Vargas will receive a day to rest while Tim Tawa starts at first base for the Diamondbacks.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Late add to lineup Vargas will bat second and play second base Friday against Minnesota.

Impact Vargas was left out of the initial starting nine Friday, but he'll jump into the lineup after Ketel Marte (foot) was scratched. Vargas has generated a hit in five of his last six games.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Friday Vargas is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Vargas will yield to Tim Tawa at first base on Friday for a second straight game. Vargas has six hits in his last 17 at-bats, a stretch that spans six games.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Twins take on the Diamondbacks in first of 3-game series

The Minnesota Twins host the Arizona Diamondbacks to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Enters for injured teammate Vargas entered Wednesday's game in seventh inning to play second base after Ketel Marte left with a foot injury. Vargas singled in his lone plate appearance.

Impact Imaging on Marte's foot came back negative, and the Diamondbacks are hoping he'll be ready to go for the series in Minnesota that begins Friday. Vargas remains on hand if needed, as are Blaze Alexander and Tim Tawa.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup Vargas is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest in San Francisco.

Impact Vargas started each of the previous two games at first base as the Diamondbacks scramble to fill the position following the injuries to Pavin Smith (quadriceps) and Tyler Locklear (elbow), but he'll take a seat in Wednesday's series finale. Tim Tawa is handling first base and batting eighth as Arizona tries to avoid the sweep.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup Vargas is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest in San Francisco.

Impact Vargas started each of the previous two games at first base as the Diamondbacks scramble to fill the position following the injuries to Pavin Smith (quadriceps) and Tyler Locklear (elbow), but he'll take a seat in Wednesday's series finale. Tim Tawa is handling first base and batting eighth as Arizona tries to avoid the sweep.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Handles first base Vargas started at first base and went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Monday's 11-5 loss to the Giants.

Impact Vargas received the start at first base in the first game without the injured Tyler Locklear (elbow), who placed on the 10-day injured list Monday. The Diamondbacks are now without their top two first baseman, as Locklear joins Pavin Smith (quadriceps) on the IL. Arizona will get by with a combinations of Vargas, Tim Tawa and James McCann.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Precision and power: Boston's Aroldis Chapman still dominating at 37

Aroldis Chapman has a reputation as a power pitcher, built through 16 years of routinely popping 100 mph on the radar gun

SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Cora gets 600th win with Red Sox, Sogard hits 2-run double in 9th of 7-4 win over Diamondbacks

Pinch-hitter Nick Sogard lined a late tiebreaking, two-run double, Aroldis Chapman extended his hitless streak to 17 appearances by striking out four in the ninth inning and Alex C...

SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Clubs three-run homer Vargas went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 10-5 win over the Red Sox.

Impact Vargas has gone deep twice over his last five games, giving him three homers on the year. He's also racked up 10 RBI over his last eight contests as he continues to get a chance to play semi-regularly as the Diamondbacks have faced five southpaws over their last eight games. Through 65 plate appearances this season, Vargas has a .254/.262/.460 slash line. The switch hitter figures to continue filling a utility role for the remainder of the season.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs three-run homer Vargas went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 10-5 win over the Red Sox.

Impact Vargas has gone deep twice over his last five games, giving him three homers on the year. He's also racked up 10 RBI over his last eight contests as he continues to get a chance to play semi-regularly as the Diamondbacks have faced five southpaws over their last eight games. Through 65 plate appearances this season, Vargas has a .254/.262/.460 slash line. The switch hitter figures to continue filling a utility role for the remainder of the season.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Carroll hits 30th home run and Diamondbacks pull away late to beat Red Sox 10-5

Corbin Carroll and Ildemaro Vargas each hit a three-run homer as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Boston Red Sox 10-5

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Marte hits 3-run homer in 7th and Diamondbacks stop Rangers' 6-game win streak with 5-3 victory

Ketel Marte hit a three-run homer that snapped a seventh-inning tie and the Arizona Diamondbacks ended the Texas Rangers’ six-game win streak with a 5-3 victory

SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Osuna's 2-run single in 10th inning pushes Rangers past Diamondbacks 7-5 for 6th straight win

Alejandro Osuna hit a two-run single in the 10th inning, Jake Burger had a crucial RBI triple in his return from the injured list and the Texas Rangers rallied past the Arizona Dia...

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Boosts lead with homer Vargas went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Vargas logged his first multi-hit effort since his Aug. 18 return from a foot injury. He's gone 5-for-23 with two extra-base hits and six RBI over his last eight contests, and his homer Saturday was just his second of the year. The infielder has added a .255/.269/.451 slash line with 10 RBI, six runs scored, two doubles, one triple and no stolen bases across 52 plate appearances. Vargas remains in a part-time role, though he has multiple paths into the lineup due to his defensive versatility.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE