Cubs' Ildemaro Vargas: Designated for assignment

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By RotoWire Staff

May 15, 2021 at 1:25 pm ET • 1 min read

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Vargas was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Saturday.

Vargas had served as a depth option since early May but is no longer needed now that Ian Happ (ribs) is back from the injured list. Vargas didn't do much with his infrequent opportunities, posting a .488 OPS in 24 plate appearances.

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