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Makes impact in Saturday's start Vargas went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Brewers.

Impact Getting the start at second base before shifting to third in the late innings, Vargas made his first homer of the year count as he drove a 3-2 fastball from Josh Hader over the wall in left-center field to cap a four-run comeback by the Cubs in the ninth. The 29-year-old utility player is on his third club of 2020, and Vargas' .204/.231/.327 slash line through 52 plate appearances isn't likely to earn him consistent playing time in Chicago.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Designated for assignment Vargas was designated for assignment by the Twins on Wednesday.

Impact Vargas will be removed from the 40-man roster after Josh Donaldson (calf) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday. However, the Twins are hopeful that he'll clear waivers and remain in the organization. The 29-year-old saw inconsistent playing time while on Minnesota's 28-man roster, hitting .227 with a double and two RBI over 10 games.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Filling in for resting Arraez Vargas will start at second base and will bat seventh Sunday against the Royals.

Impact Vargas will pick up his fourth start in five games, but three of those assignments came when Luis Arraez was sidelined with a knee injury. Arraez returned to the lineup Saturday and appears to just be getting a maintenance day in Sunday's series finale, so Vargas should return to a full-time bench role during the upcoming week. Vargas looks to at least inched ahead of Ehire Adrianza as the Twins' top infield reserve after going 5-for-11 with a triple, double, two RBI and two runs over the past three contests.

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Vargas was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Thursday.

Impact Vargas is 3-for-20 with five strikeouts through eight appearances this season, so it isn't overly surprising to see him cast off Arizona's roster with teams needing to trim from 30 to 28 active players. The 29-year-old hit .269/.299/.413 across 92 games last season and could draw interest on waivers as a utility option.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Sunday Lamb is not in the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers.

Impact Lamb finds himself on the bench for the second straight contest with Clayton Kershaw (back) set to take the mound for Los Angeles. He's 1-for-16 with two walks and eight strikeouts through 19 plate appearances. Eduardo Escobar will serve as the designated hitter Sunday while Ildemaro Vargas starts at third base.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sits for first time Ahmed is out of the lineup Friday against the Dodgers.

Impact Ahmed started each of Arizona's first seven games at shortstop but struggled significantly at the plate, grabbing just two hits. Ketel Marte slides to shortstop in his absence, with Ildemaro Vargas starting at second base.

JULY 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Enters as PH Vargas entered Friday's game as a pinch hitter for Jake Lamb and remained in the game at first base. He struck out in his only plate appearance.

Impact Vargas was one of the Diamondbacks' best hitters during summer camp, and manager Torey Lovullo vowed to find ways to get his bat in the lineup. The switch-hitting utility infielder could be a primary pinch hitter for Arizona in addition to spelling all infielders on random days.

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Adds first base to resume Vargas got a start at first base late in summer camp, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Vargas displayed a big bat during summer camp and the exhibition games in Los Angeles, which has manager Torey Lovullo thinking creatively about how to get him in the lineup. The switch-hitting utility infielder has a career .968 OPS against left-handers, which Lovullo might be able to exploit. Vargas came up as a middle infielder and played third base, but he's blocked at those spots. That leaves first base -- already the domain of Christian Walker (groin) -- and designated hitter.

JULY 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lone bright spot Monday Vargas hit a solo home run and a single in Monday's 12-1 loss in an exhibition game against the Dodgers, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Vargas provided Monday's lone highlight for the Diamondbacks, who lost both exhibition games to the Dodgers by a combined score of 21-3. He's swung a hot bat during summer camp and is expected to be part of the 30-man roster that opens the season Friday in San Diego.

JULY 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Muscles up in camp Vargas belted two home runs and drove in six runs during Saturday's intrasquad game, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Vargas was a likely addition to the roster in spring training, and based on the way he's hit in camp, it's almost certain he'll be part of the 30-man Opening Day roster. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo estimated Vargas has hit six home runs in intrasquad and simulated games since camp opened. The soon-to-be 29-year-old has experience at three infield positions (2B, 3B, SS) and played a few games in the outfield for Arizona in 2019. That positional versatility, along with the distinction of being a switch-hitter, could be helpful when Lovullo is required to trim the roster as the regular season progresses.

JULY 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Throws to hitters Bumgarner threw 35-to-40 pitches of live batting practice Saturday, the first day after reporting for summer camp, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Bumgarner, who was not at the ballpark Friday when most of the team reported, was not sharp during his first throwing session. He gave up three home runs -- Ildemaro Vargas hit two and Jon Jay the other -- but the pitcher was happy to be throwing. "Obviously, it wasn't perfect and not expected to be, but for where we're at right now I was pretty happy with it," said the left-hander. In other news related to Bumgarner, who is regarded as one of the better hitting pitchers in recent years, he will be replaced by a designated hitter in 2020.

JULY 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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