Ildemaro Vargas Leaves Diamondbacks Amid First Base Overhaul

Ildemaro Vargas is no longer with the Arizona Diamondbacks after contributing to starts at first base during the 2026 campaign. Arizona ranked last in the majors with a franchise-worst .636 OPS at the position, leading to the departure of several key starters, including Vargas. As the Diamondbacks re-evaluate their roster for 2027, the front office is considering position shifts and free-agent targets to replace the lost playing time.