Carlos Vargas

The Mariners activated Carlos Vargas from the paternity list.

Fantasy Impact

Vargas was away from the team for the final series before the All-Star break. He'll be with the team when the Mariners open the second half at home against the Astros.

The Mariners placed Carlos Vargas on the paternity list.

Fantasy Impact

Vargas will likely miss the final three games before the All-Star break. Tayler Saucedo was recalled as the corresponding move.

Carlos Vargas tossed a scoreless eighth inning Tuesday, allowing two hits while striking out two in Seattle’s win.

Fantasy Impact

Vargas continues to build trust in the Mariners bullpen, with a 2.60 ERA and 12 strikeouts over 17.1 innings. The WHIP (1.44) shows some traffic, but the strikeout upside is real. He’s a deep-league option with matchup-based value if he trends toward high-leverage innings.

The Seattle Mariners have acquired pitcher Carlos Vargas along with catcher Seby Zavala from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for third baseman Eugenio Suarez.

Fantasy Impact

While Zavala is a solid defensive backup catcher, Vargas is the notable get from the D-backs. While he struggled to a 7.02 ERA in 38 Triple-A appearances with Reno last season and allowed three earned runs in 4 2/3 innings with Arizona, his fastball averaged 99.5 mph and he is just 24 years of age. He is a nice development piece for the Mariners coaching staff.

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Carlos Vargas has been optioned to Triple-A Reno.

Fantasy Impact

Vargas made the team out of camp but has been optioned after the club reinstated reliever Scott McGough from the paternity list. Vargas has struggled to a 5.79 ERA in five outings on the season and has struggled with control in the form of an 18.2% BB%.