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Rebounds with scoreless outing Vargas recorded two outs without allowing a baserunner in Wednesday's 5-2 defeat to the Diamondbacks. He struck out one.

Impact After giving up four runs in Monday's loss to Arizona, Vargas was able to rebound with his second scoreless outing among four appearances in June so far. The 25-year-old right-hander has worked as one of Seattle's high-leverage arms in 2025, as he has eight holds through 32.1 innings. However, Vargas has gone just 1-for-4 in save opportunities to go along with a shaky 1.55 WHIP this year.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Naylor hits grand slam in 11th and Diamondbacks recover to beat Mariners 8-4

Josh Naylor hit a game-ending grand slam in the 11th inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Seattle Mariners 8-4 after losing closer Justin Martinez with two outs in the nint...

JUNE 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Rutschman's homer and Kjerstad's 2-run triple send Orioles past Mariners 3-2 for 5th straight win

Heston Kjerstad put Baltimore ahead with a two-run triple in the seventh inning and the Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 for their fifth straight win

JUNE 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Cole Young drives in winning run in 10th in major league debut, Mariners beat Twins 5-4

Cole Young hit a fielder’s choice in the 11th inning in his major league debut for his first RBI, giving the Seattle Mariners a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday nig...

JUNE 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Taveras' 2-run homer in the 8th inning lifts Mariners to a 6-5 win over the White Sox

Leody Taveras hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning to put Seattle ahead and the Mariners topped the Chicago White Sox 6-5 for their fifth win in six games

MAY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Judge's MLB-leading 15th homer powers Yankees past Mariners 3-2

Aaron Judge hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning as the Yankees beat the Mariners 3-2 on Wednesday

MAY 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Bichette and Barger propel Blue Jays to 6-3 comeback win over Mariners

Addison Barger hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied from a three-run deficit to beat the Seattle Mariners 6-3

MAY 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Raleigh's pinch-hit single in 9th inning sends Mariners past Athletics 5-3

Pinch-hitter Cal Raleigh put Seattle ahead with a two-run single in the ninth inning, Julio Rodríguez went 3 for 4 with a solo home run and the Mariners beat the Athletics 5-3

MAY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Nabs rare save Vargas allowed two hits and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Athletics.

Impact The Mariners likely wanted to avoid turning to regular closer Andres Munoz after his 28-pitch outing Monday. Vargas had 34 pitches in Monday's game, but he had not pitched for five days before that appearance, and he was able to get the job done. Vargas has a 2.60 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 12:5 K:BB over 17.1 innings this season. He's not an established reliever in the majors yet, but the Mariners have given him some high-leverage looks. Vargas has earned four holds, a 1-1 record and a blown save over 13 appearances, though he's not a serious threat to Munoz's status as the closer.

MAY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Raleigh and Miller lead the Mariners past the Reds 5-3

Cal Raleigh hit two more homers and Bryce Miller pitched five sharp innings, helping the Seattle Mariners beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3

APRIL 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Raleigh homers for 3rd straight game to give Mariners 3-1 win, sweep of Rangers

Cal Raleigh homered for a third straight game to spark the Seattle Mariners to a 3-1 win and a sweep of the Texas Rangers

APRIL 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Raleigh hits go-ahead home run to lift Mariners to 5-3 win over Rangers

Cal Raleigh hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 5-3

APRIL 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Adames hits 2-run single with two outs in the 11th inning, Giants win home opener over Mariners 10-9

Willy Adames hit a winning two-run single with two outs in the 11th inning, sending the San Francisco Giants over the Seattle Mariners 10-9 Friday in their home opener to extend th...

APRIL 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Acquired by Mariners The Mariners acquired Vargas and Seby Zavala from the Diamondbacks in exchange for Eugenio Suarez on Wednesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Vargas posted a 5.79 ERA and 7:4 K:BB over 4.2 innings with Arizona and a 7.02 ERA and 36:32 K:BB across 42.1 frames at Triple-A Reno in 2023. While the control problems are worrisome, Vargas has a huge arm and could develop into a late-inning weapon if he can throw enough strikes.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Diamondbacks optioned Vargas to Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.

Impact Vargas was brought up from Triple-A after Tyler Gilbert was placed on the paternity list, and he'll now return to the minors due to Gilbert's return Wednesday. Vargas was sent to the minors in April after beginning the season with three earned runs across 4.2 frames, and he's recorded an 8.74 ERA and 2.61 WHIP across 22.2 Triple-A frames since then.

JULY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to parent club The Diamondbacks recalled Vargas from Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

Impact The hard-throwing right-hander will provide Arizona with a fresh arm in the bullpen for Sunday's series finale with the Pirates after Tyler Gilbert (personal) -- who covered three innings in relief in Saturday's 3-2 win -- was placed on the paternity list in a corresponding move. Vargas has previously made five appearances for Arizona this season, giving up three earned runs on five hits and four walks while striking out seven over 4.2 innings.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Vargas was optioned to Triple-A Reno by the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.

Impact Vargas has loads of upside as a late-inning relief arm, but he's struggled this season with a 5.79 ERA and 7:4 K:BB over 4.2 innings. He'll try to get on track at Reno.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes first scoreless appearance Vargas allowed two walks and hit a batter over a scoreless ninth inning in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Vargas, who made his third appearance of the season, managed to escape with his first scoreless outing despite loading the bases with one out. All three of the hard-throwing right-hander's appearances have come in Diamondbacks' losses.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins final spot in bullpen Vargas won the final spot in the Diamondbacks' bullpen, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports reports.

Impact Vargas put his stamp on the job with a sharp 2.61 ERA and 13 strikeouts in 10.1 innings this spring in the Cactus League. Acquired from the Guardians in November, the 23-year-old right-hander could quickly work his way up the patchwork bullpen depth chart in Arizona. He might even be a sleeper for saves.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Vargas was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.

Impact He was recalled last Friday and didn't appear in a game. Vargas should serve as organizational bullpen depth in 2023.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Friday Vargas was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Vargas spent plenty of time at Double-A Akron earlier in the year after returning to full health following Tommy John surgery that he underwent in April of 2021. However, he was promoted to the Triple-A club at the beginning of September and allowed a run on four hits and two walks while striking out 12 in six innings over four relief appearances. The right-hander will likely serve as a multi-inning option out of Cleveland's bullpen, and his first appearance with the Guardians will be his major-league debut.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Activated, sent down Monday Vargas (elbow) was activated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Double-A Akron on Monday.

Impact Vargas has already made seven appearances at Akron while rehabbing in his recovery from April 2021 Tommy John surgery. The right-hander has posted a 5.23 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 8:5 K:BB in 10.1 innings, and he'll stay at the Double-A level as he continues to build back up. He primarily worked as a starter in rookie ball, but he's worked out the bullpen during his rehab.

JULY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rehabbing at Double-A Vargas (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Akron on Sunday.

Impact Vargas is ready to make his 2022 season debut after spending just under 14 months recovering from Tommy John surgery. The Guardians added Vargas to their 40-man roster during the offseason, but once he's activated from the 60-day injured list, he'll likely be optioned to Akron and continue to make regular starts for the affiliate.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 60-day injured list Vargas (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list Monday.

Impact The move doesn't affect Vargas' timeline, as he underwent Tommy John surgery at the start of last season and isn't expected to return until the middle of this year. It clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the Guardians to add new signing Luke Maile.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes Tommy John surgery Vargas underwent Tommy John surgery Thursday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Vargas has some potential, but he wasn't going to help out Cleveland at the big-league level any time soon, as he's yet to advance to full-season ball. He'll now be out of game action until sometime in the middle of the 2022 season.

APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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