MEXICO CITY — Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas’ hot streak has only gotten hotter and fans can’t stop talking about it online.
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Apr 10, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas (6) reacts after breaking his bat against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
The Diamondbacks split the series against the San Diego Padres on Sunday to close out the Mexico City series, taking a 12-7 win over the Friars.
Vargas finished a single shy of the cycle, going 3-for-5 and collecting multiple extra-base hits that fueled the D-Backs after falling behind 6-0 early in the matchup. The showing added to a growing list of late-inning and momentum-shifting moments for the Arizona infielder, an element that has become increasingly valuable for the club, with fans continuing to show their appreciation.
Ildemaro Vargas on my team pic.twitter.com/3jYiyU7tSP
— David⁶𓅓 (@HoodiDrizzy) April 26, 2026
Build the Ildemaro Vargas statue right in the middle of Phoenix
— Ed0 (@0_8estro) April 26, 2026
Ildemaro Vargas is having an absolute bonkers season. There are no more adjectives to describe it.
— Arizona Diamondbacks | Stats & Info (@DbacksStatsInfo) April 26, 2026
Apr 8, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ildemaro Vargas (6) unsuccessfully tries to throw out New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty (not pictured) at first base after a fielding error during the fourth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
The surge is nothing new. His 23-game hitting streak dates to last season, and in the 20 games Vargas has played this year, he has recorded a hit in every one. Vargas leads the team in home runs (6), RBIs (20), hits (29) and OPS (1.104), reflecting a player not just putting the bat on the ball but delivering when the team needs it most.
This stretch has been particularly important for the Diamondbacks, as a few of their well-known big bats have struggled to produce consistent performances in the early stages of the season. While there is still time for them to find their rhythm, Vargas serving as the offensive engine in the meantime has helped keep the club above water.
Apr 23, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ildemaro Vargas (6) hits against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
Fans have always supported players who put in the work and do their part to help the team win. Now, some are not just viewing Vargas as the hottest hitter on the team, but as a player performing at an MVP-caliber level.
ILDEMARO VARGAS I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!! MVP MVP MVP
— Michael (@MichaelDSebast) April 26, 2026
Ildemaro Vargas = MVP
— Austin 🐍🔱☀️ (@J4B_Austin) April 26, 2026
This is the NL MVP btw
Ildemaro Vargas changed my life pic.twitter.com/Fz5cuJfabE
— Justin Martinez Enthusiast (@JMartEnthusiast) April 26, 2026
The Diamondbacks’ 12-run game was a collective effort, but Vargas’ near cycle was a focal point for fans to celebrate. As the team heads to Milwaukee to take on the Brewers this week, the hope is that his role as a catalyst continues.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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