Ildemaro Vargas

The Diamondbacks have signed Ildemaro Vargas to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact

Vargas had been designated for assignment by Arizona. He returns to the Diamondbacks organization in a depth role.

Ildemaro Vargas officially elected free agency on Thursday. The infielder lost his roster spot with the Arizona Diamondbacks as the team was required to move several other players onto the 40-man roster.

Fantasy Impact

In 2025, Vargas recorded 121 plate appearances with the Diamondbacks. His defensive utility should help him land another contract elsewhere this offseason.

Ildemaro Vargas went 2-for-4 in the win over the Red Sox, contributing three RBI, one home run, and one run scored.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s win, Vargas has a .254 batting average with 14 RBI and three home runs across 22 games this season.

The Arizona Diamondbacks activated Ildemaro Vargas from the 10-day injured list on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Vargas, who has been sidelined since June 25 with a fractured foot, returns to Arizona and is expected to serve as a depth infield option. In a corresponding move, the team optioned Connor Kaiser to Triple-A.

Ildemaro Vargas will begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Reno.

Fantasy Impact

Vargas has been on the 10-day injured list with a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot since the end of June. He could make his return by the end of August.