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Scouting Report
Updated May 18, 2026
Ildemaro Vargas, 34-year-old Diamondbacks utility infielder, has experienced a dramatic turnaround in 2026 after a journeyman career. He opened the season with a 24-game hitting streak (27 games dating back to 2025), won NL Player of the Month for April, and led MLB in batting average (.382) with a 1.063 OPS. However, he has scuffled significantly since the hitting streak ended, going 5-for-36 (.139) over nine games with consecutive hitless performances. His early season success was supported by strong peripherals (xBA .350, xSLG .512), but the recent regression raises questions about sustainability.
Strengths
- + Historic 24-game hitting streak to start season (2nd longest in integration era)
- + 27-game hitting streak dating back to 2025 (longest in majors in 7 years)
- + Led MLB in batting average at .382
- + Led NL in slugging percentage
- + 195 wRC+ (led NL)
- + NL Player of the Month award for April
- + Six home runs (tied career high)
- + Strong expected stats (xBA .350 in 99th percentile, xSLG .512 in 88th percentile)
- + Secured starting job at first base with Carlos Santana injured
- + Exceptional April slash line of .372/.393/.663
- + High-quality contact and hard-hit ball metrics
About
Ildemaro Vargas is a second baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Player Overview
2B
Arizona Diamondbacks
Recent News
Arizona Diamondbacks Gameday Thread, #47: 5/19 vs. Giants
May 19, 2026
Fantasy baseball free agent pickups: Need a new hitter? Look to Vargas - ESPN
May 18, 2026
Fantasy baseball free agent pickups: Need a new hitter? Look to Vargas - ESPN
May 18, 2026
Ketel Marte is not in the Diamondbacks' starting lineup for Sunday's showdown against the Rockies in Colorado.
May 17, 2026
D-backs' Ildemaro Vargas extends 23-game hit streak, tied for second longest to start MLB season since 1940 - Yahoo Sports
May 17, 2026