Ildemaro Vargas - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Reds square off against the Diamondbacks with series tied 1-1

Both the Cincinnati Reds and the Arizona Diamondbacks are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Returns to starting lineup Vargas started at first base and went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's 8-0 loss to the Marlins.

Impact Vargas started for the first time since last Thursday, when he was removed from a game due to a thigh injury. He appeared in games since then, coming off the bench, but Vargas has been replaced as the primary starter at first base by prospect LuJames Groover. Vargas is 1-for-18 over eight June games.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks aim to break road skid, take on the Marlins

The Arizona Diamondbacks visit the Miami Marlins looking to stop a three-game road losing streak

JUNE 9 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks' Ildemaro Vargas in danger of unprecedented fate | Sporting News It would be hard to imagine this has happened before.

JUNE 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Out of lineup again Vargas is not in the Diamondbacks' starting lineup against the Nationals on Sunday.

Impact It's the third game in a row in which Vargas will be on the bench for the start of the game. With Pavin Smith serving as the team's DH, Vargas has been losing out on playing time to LuJames Groover, the latter of whom is starting at first base and batting eighth in Sunday's series finale.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench again Vargas (thigh) entered Saturday's game as a pinch hitter, went 0-for-1, and finished as the designated hitter in a 6-1 loss to Washington.

Impact Vargas, who was removed from Thursday's game with the injury, has come off the bench in the next two contests. He played the field Friday and added a plate appearance Saturday, indicating there are no limitations and he may be slipping back into a bench role. The recent activation of Pavin Smith from the injured list and call-up of prospect LuJames Groover, who started at first base Friday and Saturday, will impact Vargas' playing time.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's lineup Vargas (thigh) is not in the Diamondbacks' starting lineup against the Nationals on Saturday.

Impact Vargas is dealing with a left thigh contusion that forced him to leave Thursday's game against the Dodgers. He entered Friday's game against Washington after being absent from the starting lineup, so Vargas could be available off the bench for the Nationals for Saturday's contest. LuJames Groover will start at first base and bat eighth.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Enters game late Vargas (thigh) entered Friday's game in the eighth inning to play second base. He did not get a plate appearance in a 14-1 loss to the Nationals.

Impact Vargas was injured in a scary collision with Los Angeles' Max Muncy on Thursday but appears to have avoided a serious injury. That he was able to play the field for a couple of inning is an encouraging sign that Vargas can resume his role sharing first base and DH with occasional work at other infield spots.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

García hits 1st grand slam for his 2nd HR of game in Nationals' 14-1 romp over Diamondbacks

Luis García Jr. hit his first career grand slam for his second homer of the game in the Washington Nationals’ 14-1 romp over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks manager makes frustrations clear with Ryne Nelson after horror Max Muncy & Ildemaro Vargas collision Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy and the Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas exited Thursday night’s game after a...

JUNE 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Sitting down Friday Vargas (thigh) isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Vargas left Thursday's game with a thigh injury after a collision, and the D-backs will keep him out of action Friday to allow him to recover. His absence will allow LuJames Groover to make his MLB debut starting at first base and batting fifth.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

No, the Max Muncy-Ildemaro Vargas collision shouldn't prompt MLB to change its rules Dodgers star Max Muncy and Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas collided at first base. But don't use this incident to change the rule...

JUNE 5 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Diamondbacks host the Nationals in first of 3-game series

The Arizona Diamondbacks open a three-game series at home against the Washington Nationals on Friday

JUNE 5 • Associated Press

Ildemaro Vargas Received Gift From Max Muncy After Scary Collision A battered — but not broken — Ildemaro Vargas stood at his locker Thursday night, following the Arizona Diamondbacks' 3-2 walk-off win over...

JUNE 5 • SI.COM

Dodgers' Max Muncy Provides Injury Update After Violent Collision, Concussion Scare Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy spoke to reporters after the scary collision between him and Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman...

JUNE 5 • SI.COM

Considered day-to-day Manager Torey Lovullo said Vargas is day-to-day with a bruised left thigh and rib cage after colliding with Max Muncy in Thursday's game against the Dodgers, Jose M. Romero of The...

Impact While Vargas is considered day-to-day, Lovullo said Vargas is unlikely to play Friday against the Nationals. It's still good news after he and Muncy were involved in a big collision at first base in the fifth inning Thursday. Pavin Smith came on to replace Vargas at first base following his injury.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ketel Marte hits solo homer in 9th, Diamondbacks rally after scary collision to beat Dodgers 3-2

Ketel Marte hit a solo homer in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied after a hard collision injured two players to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2

JUNE 5 • Associated Press

Dodgers' Max Muncy, Diamondbacks' Ildemaro Vargas injury updates are scary after collision | Sporting News This is about as painful as you'll ever see.

JUNE 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ildemaro Vargas Leaves Game After Scary Collision vs Dodgers' Muncy Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas exited the Diamondbacks' series finale with the Los Angeles Dodgers after a scary collisi...

JUNE 5 • SI.COM

Diamondbacks' Vargas, Dodgers' Muncy injured on violent collision at first base

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas and Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy both left Thursday’s game following a violent collision at first base

JUNE 5 • Associated Press

Leaves game after collision Vargas was removed from Thursday's game against the Dodgers in the fifth inning after colliding with Max Muncy at first base, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports.

Impact Muncy legged out an infield single in the top of the fifth, but he and Vargas violently collided at the bag. Both players spent several minutes on the ground before each was helped off the field. Pavin Smith has replaced Vargas at first base. He went 0-for-2 at the plate before the injury.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona Diamondbacks host the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday

The Arizona Diamondbacks face the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday

JUNE 3 • Associated Press

Arozarena's walk-off double, Crawford's 2 HRs help Mariners beat D'backs 7-6 in 10 innings

Randy Arozarena hit a walk-off double, J

MAY 30 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks beat Giants 3-2 for series sweep, 10th win in 11 games

Mike Soroka limited San Francisco to two runs on four hits in six innings, Geraldo Perdomo broke a seventh-inning tie with a sacrifice fly and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Gia...

MAY 27 • Associated Press

Productive outs in win Vargas went 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 7-5 win over San Francisco.

Impact Vargas had a couple of productive outs that knocked in runs. He's been in a significant slump the last two weeks -- Tuesday's eighth-inning double snapped an 0-for-22 run -- but Vargas continues to lead the team with 34 RBI. The 34-year-old infielder is slashing .303/.332/.486 over 194 plate appearances.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

ILDEMARO VARGAS NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES

Reds square off against the Diamondbacks with series tied 1-1

Diamondbacks aim to break road skid, take on the Marlins

García hits 1st grand slam for his 2nd HR of game in Nationals' 14-1 romp over Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks host the Nationals in first of 3-game series

Ketel Marte hits solo homer in 9th, Diamondbacks rally after scary collision to beat Dodgers 3-2

Diamondbacks' Vargas, Dodgers' Muncy injured on violent collision at first base

Arizona Diamondbacks host the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday

Arozarena's walk-off double, Crawford's 2 HRs help Mariners beat D'backs 7-6 in 10 innings

Diamondbacks beat Giants 3-2 for series sweep, 10th win in 11 games