A scary moment in the infield.
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Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas exited the Diamondbacks’ series finale with the Los Angeles Dodgers after a scary collision in the fifth inning.
Vargas fielded a sharply hit ground ball quite deep down the right field line. He raced back to the first base bag, and collided with Muncy, who was rushing toward first in his own right.
Vargas spent a good deal of time down on the ground, clutching at his leg while speaking to manager Torey Lovullo and a trainer. Eventually, he was able to get up and walk off the field on his own power, however.
Vargas was replaced by Pavin Smith at first base. Muncy also exited the game and was replaced by Santiago Espinal.
Vargas’ bat had cooled off of late, after his exceptional start to the 2026 season. He’s hitting .283/.311/.443 to this point in the year. One thing cannot be denied, however. He’s playing exceptional defense at first base — or wherever he’s been asked to play.
If Arizona is forced to be without Vargas for an extended period of time, they will have to utilize Smith and rookie Jose Fernandez as the primary first base platoon.
Diamondbacks On SI will continue to report the latest on Vargas’ condition.
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