Ildemaro Vargas

Ildemaro Vargas will start at third base for the Nationals Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Vargas will give Nick Senzel a day of rest. The 32-year-old is hitting .286 with three RBI in 10 games this season.

Nationals infielder Ildemaro Vargas is not in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

Vargas started at third base and went 1-for-5 with a run and an RBI as part of his club's 13-3 drubbing of the White Sox on Wednesday but will hit the bench for Thursday's series opener with the Braves. It's been a tough season at the plate for Vargas who is hitting .251 with four homers, one steal, and a .662 OPS across 265 plate appearances.

Vargas had a productive game on Friday, going 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI to help lead the Nationals to an 8-2 win over the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact

This performance adds to his season totals of 37 hits, four home runs, and 24 RBI in 50 games played. Fantasy managers can leave the 32-year-old off their radar for now.

Ildemaro Vargas has been eyed as a potential target for many teams at the trade deadline.

Fantasy Impact

Vargas has had a solid season in 2023, hitting .277 with a 94 wRC+ while playing four different positions and being a switch hitter. He could add some good depth on the bench of a contending team.

Ildemaro Vargas went 2-for-4 Sunday, singling, doubling, and driving in one run in the Nationals' 6-1 win over the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

Vargas has struggled at the plate of late for the Nationals, hitting just .192 with two runs scored and one run batted in over his last seven games. The 31-year-old is hitting .272 with 19 runs scored, four home runs, and 21 runs batted in through 53 games this season.