"Michael Waterloo noted that Ildemaro Vargas is 34 years old and has a career sample size of nearly 1,400 plate appearances that indicate his current performance is not sustainable. Despite this, Vargas has recently gained attention due to a hitting streak that raised his average to .388, marking a rare moment in his decade-long career where he was not on fantasy waiver wires."
"Vargas's value lies in his versatility and ability to make consistent contact, resembling a less impactful version of Luis Arraez. His career has been marked by a lack of stability, having been signed by the Diamondbacks out of an independent league after a six-year stint in the Cardinals' system, where he reached only Double-A."
Ildemaro Vargas, at 34 years old, has recently gained attention in fantasy baseball due to a hitting streak that raised his average to .388. Despite this, he has a long career with nearly 1,400 plate appearances that suggest his current performance is unsustainable. Vargas is known for his versatility and consistent contact hitting, but he has struggled to maintain a stable position in MLB. He was signed by the Diamondbacks in 2015 after a stint in independent leagues and has had a fluctuating career with limited recognition until now.
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