Arizona Diamondbacks News 5/5: Ildemaro Vargas Wins Player of the Month

Apr 29, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas (6) celebrates in the dugout after Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado’s (28) (not pictured) home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fifth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images | Michael McLoone-Imagn Images Diamondbacks News Diamondbacks’ Ildemaro Vargas named NL Player of the Month by Tyler Drake [Arizona Sports] The honor comes a week after Vargas took home NL Player of the Week . Vargas, who just saw his 27-game hitting streak end over the weekend, has been on a tear this season.

Over 22 games in April, Vargas slashed . 372/. 393/.

663 with a 1. 056 OPS. He recorded 32 hits (five home runs), 19 RBIs and three walks to 11 strikeouts.

He was easily one of Arizona’s biggest standouts a month into the season. Carlos Santana’s Looming Return Quietly Creates Major D-backs Problem by Alex D’Agostino [SI] Keeping Santana in the minor league system is not an option for Arizona at this stage of his career. He is obviously out of options at age 40, and he’s not going to be a player the team is quick to DFA based on an eight-game sample size, either.