D-backs designate Ildemaro Vargas for assignment; optioned Yoan López to alternate training site

August 6th, 2020

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks designated INF Ildemaro Vargas for assignment. Additionally, the D-backs optioned RHP Yoan López to the Alternate Training Site following last night’s game. The D-backs’ active roster is now at 28.

Vargas, 29, appeared in 8 games with Arizona this season and hit .150 (3-for-20) with 1 walk and 2 runs scored.

Lopez, 27, posted a 4.15 ERA (2 ER in 4.1 IP) in 5 relief appearances in 2020 with the D-backs.