Scouting Report

Scouting grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 40 | Run: 45 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45

Vargas signed with the Marlins for only $17,500 out of Mexico in May 2022 (the same month he turned 17) and instantly became of Miami’s best lower-level hitters, producing a .319/.423/.456 line over 53 games in the Dominican Summer League that helped become a league All-Star. Vargas kept producing stateside during his time in the Florida Complex League and joined the Mets in the David Robertson trade at the Trade Deadline. New York got the infielder time with Single-A St. Lucie before the year was out, and he finished 2023 with a .275/.432/.389 line with two homers, 53 walks and 38 strikeouts over 54 games. 

The 6-foot left-handed slugger was the only Minor Leaguer aged 18 or younger who walked more than he struck out over 250 plate appearances or more, emphasizing how strong his approach and plate discipline were compared to his peers. If anything, Vargas may not have swung enough on pitches in the zone, leaving some potential hits on the table in favor of those walks. While his power value comes more in the gaps, he makes that profile work by distributing the ball almost evenly to the pull side, center and opposite way. 

Vargas will swipe some bags with his fringy speed, but that’s more out of savvy than wheels. Both the Mets and Marlins have moved him around the dirt with time at short and third base, but he’s best fit for second where his actions and arm strength are a solid fit. He projects as a high-OBP-type who can play up the middle, while adding strength to his profile would make him an even more complete offensive threat. 

Scouting grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 45 | Run: 45 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50

Vargas looks like the bargain of Miami's 2022 international class after signing for $17,500 out of Mexico the day before he turned 17 in May. Three weeks later, he reported to the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League, where he recorded three multi-hit games in his first six pro contests. He batted .319/.423/.456 and won team MVP honors. After getting off to another impressive start in the Florida Complex League this season, Vargas was dealt to the Mets in late July in a deal that sent closer David Robertson the other way.

Vargas is an extremely advanced hitter for his age, showing the ability to recognize pitches, control the strike zone and employ the opposite field. With a quick left-handed stroke and good feel for the barrel, he makes a lot of hard line-drive contact. He already has a strong lower half and will focus on adding muscle to his upper body, which could help him produce 15-20 homers per season once he turns on and pulls more pitches.

Though he possesses just fringy speed, Vargas is an instinctive baserunner who looks to steal when given the opportunity. He shows good actions, average range and arm strength at second base, his best position. He spent much of his debut at third, where he made seven errors in 22 games compared to just one miscue in 23 contests up the middle at second and shortstop.

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Run: 45 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45

Vargas looks like the bargain of Miami's 2022 international class after signing for $17,500 out of Mexico the day before he turned 17 in May. Three weeks later, he reported to the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League, where he recorded three multi-hit games in his first six pro contests. He batted .319/.423/.456 and won team MVP honors.

Vargas is an extremely advanced hitter for his age, showing the ability to recognize pitches, control the strike zone and employ the opposite field. With a quick left-handed stroke and good feel for the barrel, he makes a lot of hard line-drive contact. He already has a strong lower half and will focus on adding muscle to his upper body, which could help him produce 15-20 homers per season once he turns on and pull more pitches.

Though he possesses just fringy speed, Vargas is an instinctive base runner who looks to steal when given the opportunity. He shows good actions, average range and arm strength at second base, his best position. He spent much of his debut at third, where he made seven errors in 22 games compared to just one miscue in 23 contests up the middle at second and shortstop.

Awards

DSL Post-Season All-Star

Year	Team
2022

DSL Mid-Season All-Star

Year	Team
2022

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	08/13/2024	St. Lucie Mets activated 2B Marco Vargas from the 7-day injured list.
	07/08/2024	St. Lucie Mets placed 2B Marco Vargas on the 7-day injured list.
	06/30/2024	St. Lucie Mets activated 2B Marco Vargas from the 7-day injured list.
	06/11/2024	St. Lucie Mets placed 2B Marco Vargas on the 7-day injured list.
	05/07/2024	St. Lucie Mets activated 2B Marco Vargas from the 7-day injured list.
	04/30/2024	St. Lucie Mets placed 2B Marco Vargas on the 7-day injured list.
	04/26/2024	St. Lucie Mets activated 2B Marco Vargas from the 7-day injured list.
	04/20/2024	St. Lucie Mets placed 2B Marco Vargas on the 7-day injured list retroactive to April 19, 2024.
	03/07/2024	New York Mets Prospects activated 2B Marco Vargas.
	03/06/2024	2B Marco Vargas assigned to New York Mets.
	08/26/2023	2B Marco Vargas assigned to St. Lucie Mets from FCL Mets.
	07/28/2023	New York Mets traded RHP David Robertson to Miami Marlins for 2B Marco Vargas and C Ronald Hernandez.
	07/28/2023	2B Marco Vargas assigned to FCL Mets.
	06/04/2023	2B Marco Vargas assigned to FCL Marlins.
	07/23/2022	2B Marco Vargas, and assigned to DSL NL All-Stars.
	06/05/2022	DSL Miami activated 2B Marco Vargas.
	06/05/2022	2B Marco Vargas assigned to DSL Miami.
	05/25/2022	Miami Marlins signed free agent 2B Marco Vargas to a minor league contract.