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Takes seat Thursday Vargas isn't in the Nationals' lineup Thursday against Miami, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Although Vargas is slashing .268/.294/.476 against left-handed pitchers this season, he'll retreat to the bench against Braxton Garrett and the Marlins on Thursday. Michael Chavis will fill in at the keystone and bat seventh.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Belts fourth homer Vargas went 2-for-4 with a home run and

Impact The veteran utility man tied his career high in RBI with the performance, which was highlighted by a three-run homer off Sam Long in the seventh inning -- Vargas' fourth homer of the year. The 32-year-old switch hitter has emerged as the Nationals' starting third baseman in the wake of the Jeimer Candelario trade, and he's been surprisingly productive in the role. Vargas is batting just .250 (8-for-32) so far in August, but he has nine RBI and a .531 SLG thanks to three doubles and two homers.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Gets third straight start Vargas will start at third base and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Reds, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact He'll be manning the hot corner for the third consecutive game and looks like he'll settle in as the Nationals' top option at the position in the wake of Jeimer Candelario being traded to the Cubs. Jake Alu appeared set to get the first chance to replace Candelario, but he's now picked up two straight starts at second base and should serve as the Nationals' primary option at the keystone after the struggling Luis Garcia was demoted to Triple-A Rochester.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits after three straight starts Vargas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Vargas started in all of the Nationals' last three games and produced exactly one base hit in each of those contests to bring his hitting streak up to six games. The Nationals faced left-handed starting pitchers in each of those last three contests, but Vargas will find himself on the bench Sunday versus Rangers right-hander Dane Dunning. Vargas looks as though he'll be limited to a short-side platoon role for the foreseeable future.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swats second homer Vargas went 2-for-4 with a double and a two-run home run in Sunday's loss to the Phillies.

Impact He took Connor Brodgon deep in the ninth inning for a somewhat meaningless blow in an 11-3 rout. Vargas continues to be used sparingly and has only 52 plate appearances on the season, but the veteran utility player has produced a .320/.333/.540 slash line with two homers, nine runs and 10 RBI when he's gotten into the lineup.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pops second homer Vargas went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's win over the Tigers.

Impact Getting a rare start at shortstop and batting seventh, Vargas took Joey Wentz deep in the third inning for his second homer of the year. The 31-year-old utility player has been productive when called upon -- he's made seven appearances in May and produced four multi-hit performances, batting .458 (11-for-24) on the month with seven RBI.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from IL The Nationals activated Vargas (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Vargas went on the injured list April 11 after going 1-for-12 to begin the season. A depth infielder, the 31-year-old will likely need to improve drastically before receiving regular playing time.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning rehab assignment Vargas (shoulder) joined Triple-A Rochester on Thursday to begin a rehab assignment, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Vargas has been on the injured list for over two weeks due to a strained left shoulder. It's unclear how many games Vargas will play in the minors, but the goal is to get him plenty of at-bats and starts at shortstop. Once he's feeling better, he'll likely return to his role as a depth piece for Washington.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured list Vargas was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left shoulder strain retroactive to April 10, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Vargas was reportedly dealing with shoulder stiffness Monday, and now will officially be out for at least 10 days with a strained left shoulder. With Luis Garcia still day-to-day with a hamstring injury, Michael Chavis or the newly-recalled Jeter Downs will fill in at second base for the time being.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with stiff shoulder Vargas is currently dealing with a stiff shoulder and is scheduled to be checked out by trainers Monday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact The Nationals are also without Luis Garcia (hamstring), so while Vargas would seem like a natural replacement for the infielder, he's sitting with the shoulder problems while Michael Chavis handles second base. Vargas should be considered day-to-day until the Nationals determine the next step for the 31-year-old veteran.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Opening Day roster Vargas will begin the season as the Nationals' primary utility infielder.

Impact The 31-year-old switch hitter posted a surprising .280/.308/.398 slash line in 196 plate appearances for the Nats last season after coming over from the Cubs, earning a one-year deal in the offseason for his efforts. Vargas saw action at three different infield spots as well as left field for Washington in 2022, but his main role this year will probably be to spell Luis Garcia at second base against tough left-handers, although Garcia will get the nod Opening Day against Atlanta's Max Fried.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jeimer Candelario agrees to 1-year contract with Nationals

Infielder Jeimer Candelario has agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Nationals to give them someone to compete for the starting job at third base

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Nationals rerack roster ahead of Rule 5 draft, re-sign Ildemaro Vargas The Nationals added six minor leaguers to their 40-man roster and made several other moves.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Avoids arbitration Vargas signed a one-year contract with the Nationals on Tuesday, avoiding arbitration

Impact Vargas provided solid production at the plate for Washington, slashing .302/.338/.439 upon joining the team in August. The 31-year-old infielder will likely slide back into his starter role in 2023.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting nightcap Vargas is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Vargas went 0-for-4 during the matinee and will step out of the starting nine for Game 2. Cesar Hernandez will move to the hot corner while Josh Palacios starts in left field.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Schwarber hits 2 HRs; Phils split with Nats to lead Brewers

Kyle Schwarber has hit two of Philadelphia’s five homers in the first four innings to help the Phillies get a much-needed win as they try to end an 11-year playoff drought, salvagi...

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Marlins lose to Nats 6-1 after saying Mattingly won't return

Aníbal Sánchez threw five scoreless innings and the Washington Nationals beat Miami 6-1, hours after the Marlins announced manager Don Mattingly won’t be back next season

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Day off Friday Vargas isn't starting Friday against the Marlins.

Impact Vargas has hit just 3-for-19 in his last five starts, so he will get a day off Friday. Cesar Hernandez will take over for him in the hot corner and bat second.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gorman homers, drives in 2, as Cardinals beat Nationals 4-1

Nolan Gorman broke out of a slump with a homer and a pair of RBIs, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals 4-1

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Hernández, Nats again beat NL East-leading Mets by 7-1 score

César Hernández hit his first homer in more than a year, delivering the exclamation point on the Washington Nationals’ 7-1 win over the New York Mets

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Meneses delivers 3-run HR in 10th, Nationals beat A's 7-5

Joey Meneses hit a game-winning three-run homer in the 10th inning to cap his first four-hit game as the Washington Nationals rallied to beat the Oakland Athletics 7-5

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Sánchez earns first win since 2020, Nationals beat A's 5-1

Aníbal Sánchez earned his first victory in nearly two years, Luke Voit hit a two-run homer and the Washington Nationals beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Reds spoil top prospect Cavalli's debut, beat Nats 7-3

Donovan Solano hit a two-run double off Cade Cavalli in the pitching prospect’s big league debut, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Washington Nationals 7-3

AUGUST 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Ildemaro Vargas, motivated by mom, is giving himself a shot with the Nats “We knew [Vargas] could field his position anywhere we put him,” Nationals Manager Dave Martinez said Thursday. “We also knew that he brough...

AUGUST 19, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

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