Ildemaro Vargas - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Moves to shortstop mid-game Vargas started at first base Sunday and then moved to shortstop after Geraldo Perdomo (head) was removed. The former went 1-for-4 in a 3-2 win over the Astros.

Impact Perdomo was removed after being struck by a line drive off his helmet in the third inning, prompting the defensive adjustment. Vargas' playing time has dried up now that Ketel Marte, who had been serving as the designated hitter upon his activation off the injured list, has reclaimed his primary job as the starting second baseman. Pending Perdomo's status, Vargas could fill in at shortstop if needed.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Arizona's Perdomo leaves game with head contusion after being hit in the helmet by a line drive

Arizona’s Geraldo Perdomo left Sunday’s game against the Houston Astros with a head contusion after being struck in the helmet by a line drive from Ketel Marte in the third inning

20 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Fades back into bench role Vargas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.

Impact Vargas will remain on the bench for a third game in a row and looks to have lost hold of an everyday role following Ketel Marte's recent return from the injured list. He had made 18 starts in a stretch of 19 games from Aug. 14 through Wednesday but slashed just .176/.184/.297 during that stretch.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Moreno's go-ahead RBI single in 10th gives D-Backs 4-3 win over Astros

Gabriel Moreno hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the 10th inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday night

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Eldridge has 4 hits, drives in 4 runs as Giants beat Diamondbacks 7-2 to split doubleheader

Bryce Eldridge had four hits and drove in four runs and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-2 on Saturday night to split a doubleheader

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Nootbaar hits pinch grand slam in 7th to back Kelly in Diamondbacks' 7-1 win over Giants

Lars Nootbaar hit a pinch grand slam in the seventh inning and Merrill Kelly threw seven shutout innings to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 7-1 on Satur...

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Nootbaar's leadoff homer, 3 hits spark Diamondbacks in 10-6 victory over Giants

Lars Nootbaar homered to center on the first pitch of the game and had three of Arizona’s 12 hits to help the Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 10-6 on Friday night

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Drew Gilbert homers and Landen Roupp pitches 5 solid innings as Giants beat Diamondbacks 6-1

Drew Gilbert homered and drove in the go-ahead run, Landen Roupp pitched five solid innings and the San Francisco Giants beat Arizona 6-1 to snap a four-game home losing streak aga...

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Ryan Waldschmidt hits game-winning 2-run HR with 2 outs in 9th to send D-backs past Cubs 5-4

Pinch hitter Ryan Waldschmidt hit a game-winning, two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to stun the Chicago Cubs 5-4

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Key contributor in win Vargas went 2-for-4 with one double, one triple, two RBI and one run scored in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Reds.

Impact Vargas ripped a two-run triple as part of Arizona's four-run seventh inning, knocking in the tying and go-ahead runs. He then came in to score the insurance run on a sacrifice fly. Vargas started a sixth consecutive game at second base, filling in for the injured Ketel Marte (knee), who began baseball activities last week and is expected to begin hitting this week.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ildemaro Vargas' 2-run triple highlights rally that pushes the Diamondbacks past Reds 5-3

Ildemaro Vargas hit a go-ahead, two-run triple in a decisive four-run seventh inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a 5-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds to win the series a...

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Bounces back to 2B Vargas started at second base, batted leadoff and went 0-for-4 with a run scored in Monday's 11-1 loss to Boston.

Impact Vargas got the call at second base after the Diamondbacks placed Ketel Marte (personal) on the restricted list. It's unclear how much time Marte will need, but Vargas should step in while the situation plays out.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Fills at hot corner Vargas entered Sunday's game for the injured Nolan Arenado (torso) and went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in a 5-3 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Vargas tied the game at 2-2 with his solo shot in the seventh inning. It was the second consecutive game with homer for Vargas, who had filled in for Ketel Marte on Saturday. Arenado is expected to undergo imaging while the Diamondbacks are in Boston before the team decides on next steps, per Rick Farlow of MLB.com. Pending the results, Vargas could see increased opportunities at third base going forward.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Olson's 3-run homer backs 6 strong innings from Elder as Braves avoid a sweep, beating Arizona 5-3

Matt Olson hit a three-run homer to back six strong innings from Bryce Elder, leading the Atlanta Braves past the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 to avoid a three-game sweep

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Arizona third baseman Arenado worried after leaving loss to the Braves with left trunk discomfort

One day after hitting two homers, Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado is fretting about a pain he’s never felt

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Fills in for injured teammate Vargas started at second base in place of the injured Ketel Marte (knee) and went 1-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 10-3 win over Atlanta.

Impact Vargas finsihed off the scoring with a three-run shot in the top of the ninth inning. He replaced Marte in Friday's game, when the latter was removed in the second inning, and filled in for him again a day later. Marte was considered a game-time decision Saturday, so this may not lead to a long stint for Vargas. The homer was Vargas' eighth of the season and first since May 12.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 16 • FOX SPORTS

Nolan Arenado has 2 homers and 4 RBIs as the Diamondbacks rout the Braves 10-3

Nolan Arenado had two home runs and four RBIs, Eduardo Rodriguez threw six strong innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Atlanta Braves 10-3 on Saturday night

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Moves to second base Vargas moved from first to second base after Ketel Marte (knee) was removed from Friday's game in the second inning. The former went 1-for-4 in a 2-0 win over Atlanta.

Impact Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Marte, who was pulled after one at-bat, began to feel soreness in his left knee during the previous series against the Padres. Vargas is expected to fill in for Marte, who is listed as day-to-day. He's batting .200 (6-for-30) with two doubles, one triple, one steal, six RBI and one run scored over 11 games this month.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte day-to-day after leaving win over Braves with left knee soreness

Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte will be day-to-day after leaving Arizona’s 2-0 win against Atlanta after the first inning Friday with left knee soreness

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Takes over at shortstop Vargas started at shortstop and went 0-for-3 in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Rockies.

Impact Vargas filled in for the injured Geraldo Perdomo (knee). Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said that Perdomo could be available off the bench Tuesday -- he didn't play in the loss to Colorado -- and sounded like the injury is not serious, per Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports. Vargas, who has career highs in games played (105) and plate appearances (364) this season, has recently lost playing time at first base to Tim Tawa.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo leaves game against Rockies with sore left knee

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo left Monday night’s 9-0 victory against the Colorado Rockies before the fifth inning because of left knee soreness

AUGUST 11 • Associated Press

Bratt Ks 9 in 7 1-hit innings for 1st win in majors, helping Diamondbacks rout Padres 10-4

Mitch Bratt struck out nine and allowed one hit in seven innings for his first career victory, Ildemaro Vargas drove in four runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Pa...

AUGUST 6 • Associated Press

A bunt, a perfect game bid and a tarp: How Diamondbacks-Guardians tensions boiled over

Torey Lovullo has been involved with professional baseball as a player or coach for nearly 40 years

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Perdomo, Carroll homer in 7-run 7th in Diamondbacks' 12-8 win over the Guardians

Geraldo Perdomo and Corbin Carroll homered during a seven-run seventh inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cleveland Guardians 12-8 on Saturday night for their fourth stra...

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

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Arizona's Perdomo leaves game with head contusion after being hit in the helmet by a line drive

Moreno's go-ahead RBI single in 10th gives D-Backs 4-3 win over Astros

Eldridge has 4 hits, drives in 4 runs as Giants beat Diamondbacks 7-2 to split doubleheader

Nootbaar hits pinch grand slam in 7th to back Kelly in Diamondbacks' 7-1 win over Giants

Nootbaar's leadoff homer, 3 hits spark Diamondbacks in 10-6 victory over Giants

Drew Gilbert homers and Landen Roupp pitches 5 solid innings as Giants beat Diamondbacks 6-1

Ryan Waldschmidt hits game-winning 2-run HR with 2 outs in 9th to send D-backs past Cubs 5-4

Ildemaro Vargas' 2-run triple highlights rally that pushes the Diamondbacks past Reds 5-3

Olson's 3-run homer backs 6 strong innings from Elder as Braves avoid a sweep, beating Arizona 5-3

Arizona third baseman Arenado worried after leaving loss to the Braves with left trunk discomfort

Diamondbacks vs Braves Highlights ⚾️ MLB on FOX

Nolan Arenado has 2 homers and 4 RBIs as the Diamondbacks rout the Braves 10-3

Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte day-to-day after leaving win over Braves with left knee soreness

Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo leaves game against Rockies with sore left knee

Bratt Ks 9 in 7 1-hit innings for 1st win in majors, helping Diamondbacks rout Padres 10-4

A bunt, a perfect game bid and a tarp: How Diamondbacks-Guardians tensions boiled over

Perdomo, Carroll homer in 7-run 7th in Diamondbacks' 12-8 win over the Guardians