2025 Stats
AVG
.270
HR
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RBI
19
R
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Vargas signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks, the utility infielder's third stint in the desert. Other than his position versatility - Vargas played at least 50 innings at third base, shortstop, second base and left field in 2024 - there's not much to spark interest. He makes contact but there's little impact; Vargas has a .643 OPS with 17 home runs over 420 MLB games. The Diamondbacks have a need for a utility player after Kevin Newman bolted for the Angels, and Vargas will be a candidate along with Blaze Alexander and possibly Tim Tawa. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Diamondbacks in May of 2025.
Absent from lineup
Vargas is not in the lineup for Thursday's tilt against the Dodgers.
Analysis
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.
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.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+18%
OPS vs LHP
2025
+2%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .707 | 288 | 5 | 39 | .272 | ||||
| Since 2023vs Right | .600 | 422 | 3 | 41 | .239 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .668 | 52 | 2 | 11 | .260 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .679 | 69 | 1 | 8 | .277 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .644 | 128 | 0 | 9 | .261 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .587 | 175 | 1 | 21 | .235 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .800 | 108 | 3 | 19 | .291 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .581 | 178 | 1 | 12 | .226 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+7%
OPS on Road
2025
+40%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2023Home | .621 | 320 | 4 | 34 | .240 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | .664 | 390 | 4 | 46 | .263 | ||||
| 2025Home | .548 | 52 | 1 | 7 | .208 | ||||
| 2025Away | .766 | 69 | 2 | 12 | .313 | ||||
| 2024Home | .617 | 153 | 0 | 13 | .245 | ||||
| 2024Away | .606 | 150 | 1 | 17 | .248 | ||||
| 2023Home | .660 | 115 | 3 | 14 | .248 | ||||
| 2023Away | .671 | 171 | 1 | 17 | .255 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Ildemaro Vargas compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.13BB Rate
1.7%K Rate
12.4%BABIP
.286ISO
.113AVG
.270OBP
.292SLG
.383OPS
.674wOBA
.296Exit Velocity
89.2 mphHard Hit Rate
34.3%Barrels/PA
3.3%Expected BA
.265Expected SLG
.386Sprint Speed
25.0 ft/secGround Ball %
58.0%Line Drive %
11.0%Fly Ball %
31.0%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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The 286 plate appearances Vargas accrued in 2023 were a career high, as the utility player saw action at five different positions for the Nationals. The 32-year-old's seven percent strikeout rate was the second-lowest in baseball among players with at least 250 plate appearances, ranking behind only batting champ Luis Arraez. Unfortunately, that's about the only interesting thing in Vargas' offensive profile, as he offers next to nothing in terms of power or speed. Vargas is a capable, versatile defender and a switch-hitter, which endears him to managers like Dave Martinez. His only real relevance in fantasy, however, is how much playing time he might take away from other, more interesting guys like Luis Garcia and Nick Senzel.
More Fantasy News
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.
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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.
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Resting Saturday
Vargas isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Minnesota.
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Late add to lineup
Vargas will bat second and play second base Friday against Minnesota.
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Idle Friday
Vargas is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Minnesota.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Value as trade piece
Jon Morosi of MLB Network said Friday he believes Vargas will "have a lot of value" ahead of the August 1 trade deadline.
Analysis
The utility man went down early in the season with a shoulder injury and has played just 16 games since he returned from the IL on May 3, but he's hit well during that stretch with an .896 OPS and 10 RBI. Vargas isn't likely to be a lineup regular in 2023, but his versatility could provide some solid value for contending teams.
The utility man went down early in the season with a shoulder injury and has played just 16 games since he returned from the IL on May 3, but he's hit well during that stretch with an .896 OPS and 10 RBI. Vargas isn't likely to be a lineup regular in 2023, but his versatility could provide some solid value for contending teams.