Andrew Vaughn
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Jun 13 2025The Brewers have acquired Vaughn from the White Sox on Friday in exchange for right-hander Aaron Civale, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn was demoted to Triple-A Charlotte last month after slashing only .189/.218/.314 with five home runs across 193 plate appearances. The third overall pick in the 2019 First-Year Player Draft has been a disappointment at the big-league level, slashing .248/.303/.407 over parts of five seasons. In MIlwaukee, Vaughn will be behind Rhys Hoskins at first base and Christian Yelich at designated hitter, so he'll likely go to Triple-A Nashville in hopes of finding his swing, but his results at Charlotte thus far (.211/.328/.368 in 67 plate appearances) haven't been pretty. The 27-year-old is making $5.85 million in 2025 and has another year of team control next season.
May 23 2025The White Sox optioned Vaughn to Triple-A Charlotte on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn is the odd man out after the White Sox activated both Andrew Benintendi (calf) and Mike Tauchman (hamstring) from the 10-day IL on Friday. Vaughn has been an MLB regular with the White Sox since 2021, but he's gotten off to a horrible start in 2025, slashing .189/.218/.314 with five home runs, 19 RBI, nine runs scored, zero stolen bases and a 7:43 BB:K across 193 plate appearances. Vaughn will try to find his swing at Triple-A.
May 18 2025Vaughn is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn started the previous 24 contests but will step out of the starting nine after posting a .215/.237/.344 slash line during that stretch. Joshua Palacios is batting third as the designated hitter while Michael Taylor starts in right field Sunday.
May 10 2025Vaughn went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn was responsible for the White Sox's only run of the game, when he took Edward Cabrera deep to left field for a solo homer in the first inning. Vaughn has registered solo home runs in back-to-back games and has gone 10-for-37 with three runs scored, two home runs and four RBI since the beginning of May.
May 1 2025Vaughn went 1-for-3 with a run scored Thursday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn recorded a single in the sixth inning to extend his hitting streak to a modest four games. However, the good news ends there, as he is still hitting only .167 with a career-worst 23.1 percent strikeout rate. Vaughn also has only one extra-base hit in his last nine games, causing his ISO to dip to .105 across 121 plate appearances on the campaign.
Apr 21 2025Vaughn is absent from the lineup for Monday's game in Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a day off for Vaughn, who had started every game since April 4. Nick Maton is covering first base and batting leadoff for the White Sox, while Andrew Benintendi is getting at start at designated hitter.
Apr 20 2025Vaughn went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 8-4 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn extended the team's lead to 7-4 with a 405-foot blast off Liam Hendriks in the eighth inning. The 27-year-old snapped a modest five-game hit streak Saturday but rebounded with his first multi-hit effort of the season. Overall, he's slashing an uninspiring .152/.193/.291 with three home runs, 10 RBI and five runs scored across 83 plate appearances.
Apr 15 2025Vaughn went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run Tuesday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn deposited a Jeffrey Springs changeup into deep left field, tying the game up at 3-3 in the first inning. The White Sox are relying on Vaughn to be one of their big bats in 2025, but the former top prospect is off to a brutal start at the dish. Over his first 57 at-bats, Vaughn is slashing just .123/.180/.263 with two homers, two doubles, eight RBI and three runs scored.
Apr 9 2025Vaughn went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts, three walks and one run in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn was able to reach base three times Wednesday despite not recording a hit, and he scored the first run of the game on a Lenyn Sosa RBI single in the first inning. Vaughn has reached base in six of his last eight games but has gone 5-for-28 with four walks, one home run and five RBI over that span.
Apr 2 2025Vaughn is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first day off this season for Vaughn, who is 3-for-19 with a home run in the first five contests. Nick Maton will start at first base and bat leadoff for the White Sox on Wednesday.
Mar 31 2025Vaughn went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Monday's 9-0 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn began the season 1-for-12 across a three-game series against the Angels, but he started the White Sox's offensive onslaught Monday when he took Chris Paddack deep for a 371-foot, three-run homer to left field in the first inning. Vaughn was one long shot shy from recording a second-straight 20-homer season last year and will aim to reach that benchmark in 2025.
Mar 13 2025Vaughn has only one extra-base hit across 26 at-bats in Cactus League action. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn has seven hits this spring, leading to a decent .269 average. The lack of pop could be a concern, though he's been very consistent across his four big-league seasons by posting ISOs between .156 and .171 in each campaign. Vaughn doesn't appear to have much upside heading into the 2025 season -- especially considering the state of the White Sox's lineup -- but he should be a near every day player hitting in the middle of the order.
Jan 9 2025Vaughn signed a one-year, $5.85 million contract with the White Sox on Thursday to avoid arbitration, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn had a career-worst .699 OPS in 149 games in 2024 but will still receive a sizable raise in his second year of arbitration eligibility. The 26-year-old should open 2025 as Chicago's primary first baseman, but his fantasy upside is limited coming off the down year and due to the lineup around him.
Sep 26 2024Vaughn went 3-for-4 with a two-RBI single and a run scored during Thursday's 7-0 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All seven runs scored by the ChiSox came in the fifth inning, and Vaughn started the scoring by plating Dominic Fletcher and Miguel Vargas on an RBI single. Vaughn came around to score in the frame on a Lenyn Sosa double. In September, Vaughn is 25-for-78 (.320) with four home runs, 10 RBI and seven runs.
Sep 18 2024Vaughn went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The first baseman took Jack Kochanowicz deep in the fourth inning to get the White Sox on the board. The blast added to Vaughn's impressive September, and he's batting .345 (19-for-55) on the month with four homers and eight RBI in 14 games. It's been a roller coaster of a season for the 26-year-old, but he now sits one long ball short of his second straight 20-homer campaign.
Sep 16 2024Vaughn went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an RBI triple and a walk in Monday's 8-4 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn's bat remains scorching hot -- he has seven multi-hit efforts over his last 10 games. In that span, he's gone 16-for-41 (.390) with three homers and seven RBI. The first baseman continues to see steady playing time between first base and designated hitter. He's slashing .248/.301/.410 with 18 homers, 66 RBI, 53 runs scored, two stolen bases, 29 doubles and one triple across 138 games this season.
Sep 14 2024Vaughn is not in Saturday's lineup against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn entered Saturday's game having started five of the last six games. He's gone 11-for-25 with a pair of extra-base hits in that span, but he'll give way to Gavin Sheets for a rest day.
Sep 7 2024Vaughn went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn opened the scoring with a first-inning homer, but the Red Sox rallied for four runs in their half of the frame. This was Vaughn's second multi-hit effort in the last three games, following a stretch where he went 2-for-28 over eight contests. The first baseman is up to a .240/.295/.399 slash line with 17 homers, 62 RBI, 51 runs scored, 28 doubles and two stolen bases across 131 contests as one of the White Sox's top hitters this year.
Sep 5 2024Vaughn went 2-for-5 with a solo homer and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 8-1 win over Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn put the White Sox ahead 2-1 in the fourth inning with a 413-foot blast off Albert Suarez, his 16th homer of the year. Vaughn recorded his first multi-hit game since August 25 -- the first baseman had been stuck in a 1-for-25 slump across seven contests coming into Wednesday. Overall, Vaughn's slashing .237/.292/.393 on the year with 60 RBI, 50 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases across 534 plate appearances.
Sep 2 2024Vaughn is not in the lineup for Monday's game in Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn and Gavin Sheets have been alternating starts between first base and designated hitter over the last several weeks, but Vaughn will get a day off for Monday's series opener. Sheets will start at first base, and Corey Julks is in the lineup at DH.
Aug 25 2024Vaughn went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, two RBI and a walk in Sunday's loss to Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn knocked an RBI double in the first inning before ripping a solo shot in the third. He ended a 12-game homerless drought, though he did hit .311 during that power slump. After hitting just .188 in July, Vaughn has gone 23-for-72 (.319) with 10 extra-base hits in August. For the year, he owns a .246/.300/.406 slash line with 15 home runs and 57 RBI.
Aug 20 2024Vaughn went 1-for-5 on Monday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn has struggled for most of the season but has had a solid stretch in August. Across 15 games, he's maintained a .315 average with only a 13.3 percent strikeout rate. While he has only one home run in that span, he does have seven doubles, four RBI and nine runs scored.
Aug 5 2024Vaughn went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two runs scored, two RBI and a walk in Sunday's loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn knocked RBI doubles in the third and eighth innings but it wasn't enough as the Twins' offense led the way in the 13-7 contest. It was Vaughn's first multi-hit performance since July 22 and he'd gone 6-for-35 (.171) in 10 games since. He posted a .933 OPS in June but has struggled since, producing a .648 OPS since the beginning of July. Vaughn's season slash line sits at .235/.291/.391 with 35 extra-base hits and 50 RBI through 426 plate appearances.
Aug 4 2024Vaughn (illness) will start at first base and bat cleanup in Sunday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn was scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's 6-2 loss due to the ailment, but he apparently made enough progress to make his return to the starting nine for the series finale. Since the All-Star break, Vaughn is slashing just .180/.226/.320 with two home runs, five RBI and four runs in 13 games.
Aug 3 2024Vaughn was scratched from the White Sox lineup with an illness Saturday against the Twins, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn will be forced to take a seat since he's feeling under the weather, opening the door for Gavin Sheets to take over at first base versus Minnesota. Vaughn can be considered day-to-day for the timg being.
Jul 30 2024Vaughn went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk Monday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn led off the seventh inning with his 12th home run of the season and his first since July 2. He's hit only .195 with seven RBI and six runs scored across 20 games in that span. Vaughn has also seen his production fall significantly this season, highlighted by a career-low .672 OPS.
Jul 28 2024Vaughn is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn started the first nine games of the second half but will sit Sunday after going 7-for-35 with a .451 OPS during that stretch. Gavin Sheets will take over at first base and bat cleanup for the White Sox.
Jul 14 2024Vaughn isn't in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn will get a breather in Chicago's final game before the All-Star break as the White Sox go up against Pirates righty Mitch Keller. Gavin Sheets is batting fifth and playing first base in Vaughn's stead Sunday, while Eloy Jimenez is serving as the designated hitter.
Jul 4 2024Vaughn is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest in Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It appears to be a routine day off for Vaughn after making seven straight starts. The White Sox are giving Gavin Sheets a start at first base while Vaughn gets some rest.
Jul 3 2024Vaughn went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Tuesday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn got the scoring going with a home run in the first inning, his 11th of the season and second in as many matchups. He also extended his hitting streak to five games, during which he's gone 7-for-16 with five RBI and six runs scored. The recent stretch has also brought Vaughn's OPS to .701, its highest mark at any point this season.
Jun 30 2024Vaughn went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two additional RBI in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn tied the game in the seventh inning with an RBI walk before knotting the game up in the 10th inning with a sacrifice fly. The 26-year-old quietly had an impressive month of June, batting .337 with six home runs, 20 RBI and 17 runs scored in 25 games played.
Jun 25 2024Vaughn is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn will be out of the lineup for the first time since dealing with a finger injury at the start of June, giving way to Gavin Sheets at first base Tuesday. After logging a seven-game hit streak, Vaughn has gone 0-for-8 in his last two games.
Jun 18 2024Vaughn went 1-for-4 with two RBI on Tuesday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn grounded into a pair of fielder's choice outs to tally his two RBI. Though it wasn't a particularly notable performance, he now has five home runs, 14 RBI and 12 runs scored across 14 games in June while also hitting .356.
Jun 16 2024Vaughn went 3-for-5 with a two-RBI single, an RBI groundout and a run scored during Sunday's 12-5 loss to Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn participated in four of the White Sox's five runs, most of which came during the ninth inning when Vaughn plated Tommy Pham and Martin Maldonado with a single before coming around to score himself. On the year, Vaughn is slashing .234/.289/.391, each of which would be a career low. However, he's been hot during June, batting .364 with five homers, 12 RBI and 12 runs.
Jun 14 2024Vaughn went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Thursday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn opened the scoring in the contest with a solo homer to center field in the third inning and later produced the game-winning RBI with a run-scoring groundout in the 10th. The first baseman has been swinging a hot bat of late with six multi-hit efforts over his past 10 contests. Vaughn has reached safely via hit or walk in 14 consecutive games and is slashing .327/.373/.600 with four homers, seven RBI and 10 runs over that span.
Jun 11 2024Vaughn went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn has hit safely in his last 11 games, going 16-for-44 (.364) with three homers and five RBI in that span. The first baseman is up to a .226/.283/.372 slash line with seven long balls, 23 RBI, 23 runs scored and one stolen base across 62 contests. Vaughn hasn't been at risk of losing playing time in the White Sox's weak offense, but his recent play has positioned him as one of the team's better batters after he shook off his slow start to the campaign.
Jun 8 2024Vaughn went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn has had a forgettable start to the 2024 season, but he's picked up his performance of late. After Saturday's performance, he's now gone yard in three straight starts and also has at least one hit in eight straight games. In that span, he's gone 11-for-31 with six runs scored and four RBI.
Jun 7 2024Vaughn went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Friday's win over Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn singled and scored in the fourth inning before knocking a solo blast in the sixth. After a 36-game homerless drought to begin the year, he's gone deep six times over his last 22 appearances, including two straight games. During that span, he's boosted his season OPS from .507 to .633 through 237 total plate appearances.
Jun 6 2024Vaughn went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 14-2 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn has hit safely in his last six games, going 8-for-23 (.348) in that span. He dealt with a sprained left ring finger to begin June, but it hasn't slowed him down since he was cleared to return. The first baseman is up to five homers on the year with 20 RBI, 17 runs scored, one stolen base and a .211/.275/.338 slash line through 233 plate appearances.
Jun 4 2024Vaughn (finger) will play first and bat second for Tuesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn sprained his left ring finger over the weekend and missed the entirety of the White Sox's three-game series with the Brewers. However, after a team day off Monday, Vaughn will return to the ChiSox lineup in time for a matchup with its Chicago counterpart.
Jun 2 2024Vaughn (finger) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn will be on the bench for a third game in a row with a sprained left ring finger. The White Sox continue to view Vaughn as day-to-day, and with a team off day Monday, Vaughn could be ready to go for the start of the team's two-game series with the Cubs on Tuesday. Gavin Sheets will fill in at first base for Vaughn on Sunday.
Jun 1 2024Vaughn is dealing with a sprained left ring finger, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn was set to be absent from Chicago's starting lineup again Saturday and manager Pedro Grifol announced that the 26-year-old is dealing with the finger injury. Grifol said Vaughn will miss 3-to-5 days, with Saturday's contest being the third.
May 31 2024Vaughn is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn will get a day off Friday after appearing in seven straight contests for the White Sox. Instead, Gavin Sheets will play first base and bat cleanup.
May 24 2024Vaughn went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, two RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Friday's loss to Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn knocked an RBI double and came around to score in the fifth inning before belting a game-tying solo shot in the seventh. It was the first time he left the yard since his two-homer performance May 14. He has just four home runs with a .587 OPS through 200 plate appearances this season.
May 22 2024Vaughn is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn appears to be getting some routine maintenance in the series finale in Toronto after he had started in each of the White Sox's last 16 games. Gavin Sheets will step in for Vaughn at first base.
May 15 2024Vaughn went 2-for-3 with a walk, two home runs and four RBI in a 4-0 win over the Nationals during the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After looking shaky in the matinee by going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts, Vaughn's bat roared to life in the nightcap as he crushed a three-run homer off Mitchell Parker in the third inning before adding a solo shot off Jackson Rutledge in the eighth. All three of Vaughn's long balls on the season have come in the last five games, and over his last seven contests the 26-year-old first baseman has gone 9-for-26 (.346) with three doubles and six RBI.
May 10 2024Vaughn went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Friday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn finally popped his first home run of the season when he took Pedro Avila deep in the eighth inning. He entered the game with only eight extra-base hits across 146 plate appearances, all of which were doubles. Overall, Vaughn is hitting just .196/.253/.275 across 150 plate appearances.
May 9 2024Vaughn went 2-for-4 with a double and a walk Wednesday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn collected multiple hits for the first time in his last seven starts, during which he's gone just for 5-for-25 with two doubles. He's gotten off to a slow start to the season overall by hitting .192 across 142 plate appearances, and he also has an inflated 26.1 percent strikeout rate.
May 4 2024Vaughn isn't in the White Sox's lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn is currently enjoying a five-game hitting streak, but the White Sox will give him a breather Saturday. Gavin Sheets will man first base instead, allowing Robbie Grossman to pick up a start in right field and bat sixth.
Apr 28 2024Vaughn is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn started the past six games but will head to the bench Sunday after going 5-for-24 during that stretch. Gavin Sheets will shift to first base while Robbie Grossman starts in right field.
Apr 26 2024Vaught went 2-for-5 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn singled in his first trip to the plate before stealing his first base of the season. He added a double in his next at-bat, then came around to score on a Paul DeJong single to put Chicago up 2-0, marking the first baseman's first multi-hit performance since April 9 against the Guardians. Vaughn is batting just .170 (15-for-88) following the two-hit effort, though he has hit safely in three of his last four games.
Apr 21 2024Vaughn is not in Sunday's starting lineup against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Over his last 10 appearances, Vaughn has slashed .135/.238/.216 with three doubles and one RBI while registering a 38.1 percent strikeout rate. Gavin Sheets will start at first base and bat in the cleanup spot against Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola.
Apr 16 2024Vaughn is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Royals, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn started the first 16 games of the season but has a .457 OPS and is 1-for-16 over his past four contests. Gavin Sheets will start at first base as Eloy Jimenez (adductor) is back from the injured list and at designated hitter.
Apr 8 2024Vaughn went 1-for-4 with a walk and three strikeouts Sunday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite his three punchouts in Sunday's game, Vaughn has struck out at only a 20 percent clip this season. He's still hitting only .194 across 35 plate appearances, a mark that should improve over time. More concerning is Vaughn's lack of power, as he has zero extra-base hits and has yet to barrel a ball across 24 batted-ball events.
Mar 1 2024Vaughn focused on adding strength and improving his agility this offseason, Scott Merkinof MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn detailed that he worked with bands and focused on improving his footwork while eating better. He played a full season at first base for the first time in 2023, which also helped him post a career-best 615 plate appearances and his offseason work could further improve his durability. Vaughn has yet to take a significant step forward from a skills perspective and has maintained a near identical line across the last two campaigns.
Jan 11 2024The White Sox and Vaughn avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.25 million contract, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was Vaughn's first year of arbitration eligibility. The 25-year-old has yet to break out for the White Sox but did set career highs with 21 home runs and 81 RBI in 2023. He'll be looking to take another step forward in 2024.
Sep 29 2023Vaughn went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn's two-run homer in the bottom of the second inning was his 21st long ball of the season, and it put the White Sox up 2-0. The first baseman has now hit safely in four straight games and six of his last seven. He's batting .286 in September with four homers, 11 RBI and 11 runs scored.
Sep 15 2023Vaughn went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Thursday in a loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn kept the White Sox from getting shut out with his two-run blast to left field in the seventh inning. The long ball was his 20th of the campaign, marking the first time he has reached that number in three seasons as a major-leaguer. Vaughn has added a career-high 63 runs and needs just one more RBI to tie the career-best mark of 76 he established last year.
Sep 10 2023Vaughn is absent from the lineup Sunday versus the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gavin Sheets will start at first base and bat seventh as Eloy Jimenez fills the DH role and hits cleanup. Vaughn went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Chicago's loss to Detroit on Saturday.
Sep 6 2023Vaughn went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A meeting with Kansas City pitching has helped spark Vaughn's offense again. Over his last 16 games, he has eight multi-hit efforts and seven 0-fers. The first baseman has a career high in homers (19) and has added 72 RBI, four shy of matching his total from last year. He's maintained a solid .259/.317/.438 slash line through 130 contests.
Sep 2 2023Vaughn is not in Saturday's lineup against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn has been on a bit of a heater, slashing .301/.323/.452 with four home runs, 12 runs and 11 RBI over his last 25 games (93 at-bats). Gavin Sheets draws the start at first base, hitting sixth.
Aug 31 2023Vaughn went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 10-5 victory over Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn took Kyle Gibson deep in his first at-bat, driving home Eloy Jimenez to bring the White Sox back within two runs of Baltimore. But the 25-year-old first baseman wasn't done there, driving home Jimenez yet again on a double in the very next inning to put Chicago on top 6-4. The home run was Vaughn's fourth this month and he's now recorded multiple hits in five of his last nine starts. On the downside, he's also drawn just two walks in August while striking out 23 times.
Aug 28 2023Vaughn is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles, according to Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn picked up multiple hits Sunday and did so four times over his last seven games, but he will sit out in favor of Gavin Sheets with manager Pedro Grifol looking to get another left-handed hitter in the lineup against Orioles righty Grayson Rodriguez.
Aug 21 2023Vaughn is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn went 3-for-5 with a homer in Sunday's contest, but manager Pedro Grifol decided it was time for a day off. Gavin Sheets will get the nod at first base Monday night.
Aug 20 2023Vaughn went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 10-5 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn opened the scoring with his second-inning blast. He'd gone nine games without a homer entering Sunday, batting a mediocre .206 with no extra-base hits over that span. For the season, he's slashing .253/.317/.430 with 16 homers, 63 RBI, 52 runs scored, 24 doubles and two triples over 115 contests.
Aug 8 2023Vaughn went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Monday's 5-1 win against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn gave Chicago an early lead with a two-run shot off Gerrit Cole in the second inning, and the Yankees never managed to catch up. The long ball extended Vaughn's modest hitting streak to five games, during which he has slashed .412/.412/.824 with a pair of homers and three RBI. The first baseman is up to 15 home runs on the campaign, two shy of the career-high mark he set last season.
Aug 6 2023Vaughn is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn will head to the bench in what appears to be a rest day for the series finale after he started in each of the last seven games while going 8-for-25 with two home runs, one double, two runs and three RBI. Gavin Sheets will spell Vaughn at first base.
Jul 30 2023Vaughn went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk Saturday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn managed to clear the fences for the first time in 21 games when he took Logan Allen deep in the sixth inning. He still found ways to be productive in that span, tallying five extra-base hits, seven runs scored and 11 RBI. Vaughn had surprisingly sat both Thursday and Friday in favor of Yasmani Grandal and Gavin Sheets, so his playing time will be worth monitoring in the short term.
Jul 28 2023Vaughn isn't in the White Sox's lineup Friday against the Guardians, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite his four-game hitting streak, Vaughn will get a second consecutive day of rest Friday. Gavin Sheets will instead get the nod at first base and bat sixth.
Jul 27 2023Vaughn isn't in the White Sox's lineup Thursday against Cleveland, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn is 2-for-8 with two RBI since returning from a foot injury that kept him out for five games. He'll catch a breather Thursday as Yasmani Grandal fills in at first base, allowing Seby Zavala to start behind the dish.
Jul 26 2023Vaughn went 1-for-4 with two RBI on Tuesday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn was forced to sit out five games with a foot injury but was ultimately able to return without a stint on the injured list. He delivered an RBI single in the seventh inning, though he still has no extra-base hits across 21 at-bats since the All-Star break. While Vaughn should remain locked into the lineup as a regular at first base, he slipped one spot to hit sixth in the order in his return.
Jul 25 2023Vaughn (foot) is starting at first base and batting sixth in his return to the lineup Tuesday against the Cubs, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn has been dealing with a bruised left foot that kept him out of action for a week. He's feeling well enough to give it a go in this one, though, versus right-hander Kyle Hendricks and the crosstown rival Cubs.
Jul 23 2023Vaughn (foot) is showing improvement and remains hopeful to return to the lineup Tuesday against the Cubs, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. "He tried to hit a little bit but he's still sore. We'll wait and see how he is [Monday], and make a decision," manager Pedro Grifol said. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though the White Sox are maintaining optimism that Vaughn will be ready to go for the series opener versus the North Siders, the team seemingly hasn't ruled out the possibility that the first baseman will require a stint on the 10-day injured list due to the bone bruise in his left foot. As Grifol suggests, the White Sox will presumably reassess how Vaughn is feeling Monday before determining whether he'll be fit to play Tuesday or need to be deactivated. Yasmani Grandal will fill in for Vaughn at first base Sunday.
Jul 22 2023White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said the hope is Vaughn (foot) can return to the lineup Tuesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn has been sidelined for much of this week due to a bruised left foot and is still experiencing some lingering discomfort, but he should avoid the injured list and be available for the team's next series against the crosstown Cubs. The 25-year-old first baseman is sitting on 12 homers and 54 RBI through 94 games this season with the White Sox.
Jul 21 2023Vaughn (foot) is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn will miss a third straight game as he nurses a foot injury, though his x-rays turned up negative, so he'll likely be able to return to the lineup in the near future. Gavin Sheets will start at first base and bat seventh in the series opener with Minnesota.
Jul 20 2023X-rays taken Thursday on Vaughn's left foot turned up negative for any structural damage, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn missed the final two games of Chicago's three-game set against the Mets after fouling a ball off his left foot Tuesday, but he only has a bruise and is considered day-to-day. The 25-year-old first baseman could be ready to return to action in Friday's series opener at Minnesota.
Jul 19 2023Vaughn is absent from the lineup Wednesday while feeling the after effects of a foul ball off the foot from Tuesday's game, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn didn't have to come out of Tuesday's contest versus the Mets, but he remains sore a day later. It's not a bad time to give the first baseman a day off, anyway, considering his .188/.204/.208 start to July. Gavin Sheets is at first base Wednesday.
Jul 6 2023Vaughn is not in the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It will be Gavin Sheets at first base against right-hander Jose Berrios. Vaughn is a strong bet to be in there for the nightcap versus lefty Yusei Kikuchi.
Jun 28 2023Vaughn went 3-for-4 with two doubles, three RBI and one run scored in Wednesday's 11-5 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn had gone 13 games without a double, though he had four home runs in that span. The 25-year-old's three-run double in the fourth inning blew things open for the White Sox. Vaughn is up to a .247/.329/.447 slash line with 12 homers, 49 RBI, 37 runs scored, 21 doubles and no stolen bases through 80 contests this season.
Jun 24 2023Vaughn went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn extended his hitting streak to five games when he tallied his 12th home run of the campaign in the sixth inning. After struggling to tap into power for the first couple of months of the season, Vaughn now has four homers in his last 13 starts. While that pace certainly won't keep up, he has a career-best .445 slugging percentage and .203 ISO across 318 plate appearances.
Jun 21 2023Vaughn went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn has hit four homers over his last 11 games, going 10-for-43 (.233) in that span. All of those long balls have been solo shots. The 25-year-old hasn't been able to prop up his batting average much (.241), but his .761 OPS is a solid mark. Vaughn's added 11 homers, 44 RBI, 36 runs scored, 19 doubles, one triple and no stolen bases through 74 contests this season. With solid plate discipline (18.4 percent strikeout rate, 8.4 percent walk rate), he's got a decent chance to bounce back a bit over the rest of the season.
Jun 11 2023Vaughn went 1-for-3 with one homer, one RBI and one run scored in Saturday's loss to Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn provided the White Sox with their lone run of the contest with a leadoff bomb in the bottom of the fourth inning, snapping an 0-for-14 skid at the plate spanning over his last five games. The home run was his eighth of the season and first since May 29 against the Angels. It was also his first game with an RBI this month, as the first baseman is now hitting just .136 in June.
Jun 8 2023Vaughn isn't in the White Sox's lineup for Game 2 of their doubleheader against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in Game 1, Vaughn will get a breather during the second game. Jake Burger will fill in at first base and bat sixth.
May 31 2023Vaughn went 2-for-4 with two doubles, three RBI and a run scored Tuesday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn came to the plate with the bases loaded in the fourth inning and cleared the bases with a double. That extended his hitting streak to five games, during which he's tallied five extra-base hits, eight RBI and four runs scored. Vaughn hasn't taken a step forward this season, and he's fallen down the batting order since Eloy Jimenez and Yoan Moncada have both gotten healthy -- most recently batting sixth for the last two contests.
May 30 2023Vaughn went 2-for-3 with a solo home run Monday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn took Griffin Canning deep in the fourth inning to tally his seventh homer of the season and second in his last four games. While his power production had been lagging, Vaughn has had a productive second half of May, recording at least one hit in 10 of his last 13 starts while hitting .271 with seven RBI and eight runs scored in that span. Overall, he now has a .180 ISO, the highest mark of his three-year career.
May 27 2023Vaughn went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored Friday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn played a significant role in the White Sox's 12-run outburst Friday, highlighted by a two-run homer. He hasn't had a power breakout -- that was his sixth home run of the season -- but he's quietly putting together strong counting-stat production as Friday's effort marked his fourth multi-RBI performance in his last 18 games. That should continue despite the fact that Vaughn is hitting only .237, as he's hitting regularly in the heart of the team's order -- most recently fifth.
May 17 2023Vaughn went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn went 0-for-12 over the weekend against Houston, and he's taking out his frustrations on Cleveland by opening this series 3-for-8 with two RBI. The 25-year-old is up to five homers, 31 RBI, 19 runs scored, 13 doubles, a triple and a .242/.330/.424 slash line through 43 contests. He continues to see a starting role at first base.
May 9 2023Vaughn went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's 4-2 victory over Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn put the White Sox ahead for good with his two-run homer in the sixth inning. The first baseman has four extra-base hits in his last three games, as he has pumped his OPS up to .775. Vaughn has a team-high 28 RBI on the season.
May 7 2023Vaughn went 3-for-5 with a triple, a double, four RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In his first three-hit game of the season, Vaughn was one of six White Sox with multiple RBI in the 17-run outburst Sunday. On top of his three hits, including a two-run triple in the second inning, he also tacked on an RBI sacrifice fly in the fifth. Vaughn boosted his slash line to .248/.347/.419 with 15 extra-base hits and 24 RBI through 34 games.
May 1 2023Vaughn went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and a walk in Sunday's 12-9 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays led 9-5 heading into the bottom of the ninth, but the White Sox managed to put together a seven-run inning, capped off by Vaughn's three-run blast to put an end to the team's nine-game losing streak. It was his second homer over the last three days, and he's now tallied at least a hit in six of his last seven games. Vaughn now sits at a slash line of .255/.358/.434 with three homers, 20 RBI, 12 runs and a 13:24 BB:K over 123 plate appearances.
Apr 29 2023Vaughn went 2-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He got the White Sox on the board by taking Zach Eflin deep in the first inning. It's only the second homer of the year for Vaughn, but they're both come in the last nine games. On the season, the 25-year-old is slashing .245/.345/.398 with 10 runs and 17 RBI through 26 contests.
Apr 3 2023Vaughn went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and an RBI on Sunday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn started his production with an RBI single in the sixth inning to put the White Sox up by two runs. He added a double -- his second of the season -- three frames later but was stranded at third base. Vaughn has had a productive start to the season, collecting three hits across 11 at-bats with three RBI and a run scored.
Mar 31 2023White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said Vaughn is merely resting Friday night against the Astros, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn dealt with minor back tightness toward the end of spring training and the White Sox don't want to push him too hard out of the gate. He should be a regular presence at first base throughout the 2023 campaign, health permitting. Gavin Sheets is covering first and batting sixth Friday at Houston.
Mar 25 2023Vaughn (back) appeared in another minor-league game Saturday and hopes to return to the big-league lineup Monday against the Cubs, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn has been dealing with lower-back soreness for over a week, but he's trending in the right direction. He served as the designated hitter in Friday's minor-league contest and will play the field Saturday. If he does indeed play Monday and gets through the game without issues, he should be good to go for Opening Day.
Mar 19 2023Vaughn (back) said he feels better after playing catch and fielding grounders Sunday, and he expects to return to swinging within the next couple days, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Pedro Grifol indicated Saturday the slugger will be out at least a few more days due to lower-back soreness, and there doesn't appear to be a rush to get him back into game action. There's just under two weeks before Opening Day, and Vaughn also said he could hit off a pitching machine at the end of camp if he needs additional reps at that point. His outlook for the start of the season will remain up in the air at least until he returns to full baseball activities.
Mar 18 2023White Sox manager Pedro Grifol told reporters Saturday that Vaughn is going to be out a few more days with lower back soreness, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn has been out of the lineup with what has been described as "general soreness," but Grifol offered more specifics Saturday. It sounds like the White Sox are taking precautions with the right-handed hitter, but it's obviously a situation to monitor for managers who have rostered or are considering a draft pick on the 24-year-old.
Mar 17 2023Vaughn is not in the lineup Friday versus the Cubs as he deals with general soreness, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn is considered day-to-day and said that he would have played in Friday's game if the contest counted. There appears to be little concern for his Opening Day status.
Mar 7 2023Vaughn has gone for 7-for-19 with one home run, four RBI and two runs scored through seven games in Cactus League action. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn has earned at-bats in the exhibition season at both first base and designated hitter, though he's projected to serve primarily in the former role once the regular season kicks off. He'll be tasked with filling in for Jose Abreu, who departed for the Houston Astros this offseason. Vaughn took a step forward in 2022, maintaining a .271/.321/.429 line across 555 plate appearances. He'll be asked to be a key contributor once again in 2023, with the hopes that he can another step forward in production.
Oct 4 2022Vaughn isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn has been going through a slump lately, hitting just .081 over the last two weeks. He will sit out Tuesday's contest in favor of AJ Pollock in left, allowing Adam Engel to start in center field and bat ninth.
Oct 3 2022Vaughn isn't starting Monday against Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn has hit just .067 with three RBI, a run, two walks and 10 strikeouts over his last 10 games, and he'll get a day off Monday. Mark Payton is taking over in left field and batting eighth.
Sep 24 2022Vaughn will sit Saturday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn still owns a solid .779 OPS on the season, but he'll hit the bench after going 1-for-15 over his last four games. Mark Payton and Gavin Sheets will handle the outfield corners in his absence.
Sep 18 2022Vaughn went 1-for-4 with a grand slam during Sunday's 11-5 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The White Sox had a somewhat slow offensive start to Sunday's game, but Vaughn gave the team a five-run lead with his grand slam in the top of the fifth inning. The 24-year-old has four extra-base hits over the last eight games, and he's hit .370 with two homers, two doubles, seven RBI and four runs over that stretch.
Sep 15 2022Vaughn went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Thursday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn went back-to-back with Gavin Sheets in the second inning to tally his 16th homer of the season. He's now surpassed his home run total from 2021, though it took an extra 29 plate appearances for him to do so. Vaughn also has at least one hit in seven of his last eight starts, maintaining a .379 average with six RBI and three runs scored in that span. For the season, he has maintained a .290/.340/.460 line across 500 plate appearances.
Sep 6 2022Vaughn is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He takes a seat against a tough righty (Logan Gilbert) while AJ Pollock and Gavin Sheets man the outfield corners. Vaughn is hitting .175 with one home run, two walks and nine strikeouts over his last 10 games.
Sep 3 2022Vaughn went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored Friday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn has at least one hit in nine of his last 11 games, and five of his 11 knocks in that span have gone for extra bases. He popped his 15th home run of the season Thursday, matching his total from the 2021 season. Vaughn has maintained an .800 OPS for the campaign-- a near 100-point increase from last year -- aided by cutting his strikeout rate from 21.5 percent to 16.4 percent year-over-year.
Aug 26 2022Vaughn went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo homer in Thursday's loss to Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He led off the game with a home run off Jordan Lyles. Vaughn has struggled to find his power recently as this contest broke a seven-game stretch without an extra-base hit. The 24-year-old has hit 13 homers off righties in 308 at-bats this season and only one in 82 at-bats against lefties.
Aug 23 2022Vaughn is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in Baltimore, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn isn't believed to be dealing with any sort of injury, but he'll find himself on the bench for the second time in three games in any case while manager Tony La Russa clears a spot in the corner outfield for Gavin Sheets. Dating back to the start of August, Vaughn has been one of Chicago's most productive hitters with a .311/.362/.500 slash line over a stretch of 19 games.
Aug 20 2022Vaughn is not in Saturday's lineup against the Guardians, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Eloy Jimenez (knee) in the lineup at designated hitter and Gavin Sheets in against a tough opposing righty (Shane Bieber), Vaughn will bow out. He is slashing .314/.360/.514 with three home runs in 18 games this month.
Aug 12 2022Vaughn went 2-for-5 with a solo home run Thursday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn took Scott Barlow yard to lead off the ninth inning to tally his 12th homer of the season. It was also Vaughn's fifth multi-hit game in his last 10 starts, and he's maintained a .368 average with two homers, four RBI and five runs scored in that span. For the season, Vaughn has a .297/.347/.468 line across 377 plate appearances.
Aug 9 2022Vaughn is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Royals, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn started in right field during the matinee and went 1-for-4 with a double and a strikeout. AJ Pollock will take over in the field and bat leadoff in the nightcap.
Aug 7 2022Vaughn went 3-for-5 with a homer and two RBI in an 8-2 win Sunday in Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn hit a two-run homer in the third and added singles in the sixth and eighth innings. It was his fourth multi-hit game in seven appearances in August and he's 11-for-26 with three extra-base hits and two walks in that span. The 24-year-old now has 11 homers and a .298/.349/.464 line in 86 games and has set career highs in hits and RBI.
Aug 2 2022Vaughn went 3-for-4 with a triple, a walk and two runs scored in Tuesday's 9-2 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn hit his first major-league triple and scored in the first inning to give the White Sox their first run. The 24-year-old also scored on a Jose Abreu home run after singling in the sixth. Vaughn slumped a bit in July, hitting .242 in 23 games last month, but he's already racked up five hits in two games to begin August. He's slashing .296/.346/.462 with 10 homers, 49 RBI, 41 runs scored and 20 doubles through 344 plate appearances.
Jul 29 2022Vaughn is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn is 3-for-20 with a double, a walk, an RBI and two runs since the All-Star break and will take a seat Friday versus Oakland. Yasmani Grandal will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Reese McGuire works behind the plate.
Jul 24 2022Vaughn is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn will get a breather after he went 3-for-13 with a double, an RBI and two runs over the first three games of the series. Eloy Jimenez will start at designated hitter while AJ Pollock enters the lineup in left field and bats third versus Cleveland.
Jul 17 2022Vaughn went 3-for-4 with a homer, a double, three RBI, a run scored and a walk in an 11-0 victory Sunday in Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn drove in two with a double in the fifth and tacked on a solo homer in the seventh off reliever Joe Smith. It was his fourth straight multi-hit game and he is 9-for-17 with two homers and nine RBI in those contests. The recent offensive outburst has pushed his batting average over .300 as he heads into the All-Star break with a .301/.350/.470 line and 10 homers in 72 games.
Jul 15 2022Vaughn went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Thursday's 12-2 victory versus Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn drove in a run with a single in the first inning and launched a 444-foot solo shot to center field in the seventh. The 24-year-old had been in a 3-for-20 slide prior to Thursday, but he capitalized on a big offensive performance by Chicago. Vaughn has shown improvement at the plate in his second big-league campaign, as he is on pace to exceed nearly all of his offensive numbers over last season. He's also managed to lower his strikeout rate to 16.7 percent in comparison to his 21.5 percent mark from 2021.
Jul 11 2022Vaughn isn't starting Monday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn returned to the lineup Saturday and went 1-for-8 with a double, two runs and a strikeout over the last two games. Eloy Jimenez is serving as the designated hitter while AJ Pollock starts in left field Monday.
Jul 9 2022Vaughn went 1-for-4 with a double and two runs scored Saturday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn returned from a two-game absence caused by an illness and doubled in the first inning before coming around to score. One frame later, he was hit by a pitch and tallied his second run scored. Despite hitting just .195 across his last 10 games, Vaughn has been excellent in 272 plate appearances this season by maintaining a .296/.346/.453 line.
Jul 8 2022Vaughn (illness) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn was held out of the lineup Thursday due to an illness, and he'll remain on the bench Friday for a second straight day. It's unclear whether he'll be available off the bench. Eloy Jimenez will serve as the designated hitter while Josh Harrison mans the hot corner.
Jul 7 2022Vaughn isn't starting Thursday against the Tigers due to an illness, Scot Gregor of the Chicago Daily Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn started in the last six games, but manager Tony La Russa revealed prior to the game that the 24-year-old is out of the lineup since he's feeling under the weather. Vaughn should be considered day-to-day as long as he doesn't test positive for COVID-19.
Jun 29 2022Vaughn isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn went just 1-for-18 with a double, two runs and two RBI in the last five games, and he'll be out of the lineup for the first time since June 8. Gavin Sheets is serving as the designated hitter while Leury Garcia starts in right field.
Jun 28 2022Vaughn went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored Monday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn recorded his 13th double of the season to drive in Tim Anderson in the sixth inning. He came around to score later in the same frame and snapped a three-game hitless streak. Vaughn has been dealing with leg soreness of late, which has limited him to duties as the designated hitter or serving as the White Sox's first baseman. It's possible the soreness has also sapped some of Vaughn's power as the double was his first extra-base hit in his last five starts.
Jun 23 2022Vaughn is dealing with leg soreness that has limited him to playing first base and serving as the designated hitter for the last six games, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The positive news is that Vaughn has remained in the lineup. The issue also hasn't slowed him at the plate, as he has three multi-hit games in his last six starts.
Jun 21 2022Vaughn went 4-for-4 with a home run, a double, two total runs and two total RBI in a victory versus the Blue Jays on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn didn't waste any time making his mark on the contest, belting a run-scoring double in the first inning. He followed with three additional hits, including a solo homer in the fourth. This was Vaughn's third four-hit performance of the campaign, and he's slashing an impressive .389/.444/.500 with 10 runs, nine RBI and an 8:10 BB:K over 17 games in June.
Jun 18 2022Vaughn went 3-for-5 with a pair of runs scored in Saturday's 7-0 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn's been dialed in at the plate during a seven-game hitting streak, going 15-for-33 (.455) in that span. He and Luis Robert led the charge on offense in Saturday's big win. Vaughn has enjoyed a breakout 2022, slashing .322/.373/.483 with six home runs, 29 RBI, 20 runs scored and 10 doubles across 193 plate appearances. Whether in right field, at first base or as the designated hitter, the 24-year-old has secured a near-everyday role in the No. 2 spot in the lineup in June.
Jun 13 2022Vaughn went 1-for-5 with two RBI on Sunday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn delivered a single with the bases loaded to make his lone hit of the afternoon count. He had a productive series against Texas, driving in four despite recording only two hits across 12 at-bats. In a larger 20-game sample, Vaughn has been particularly productive, maintaining a .313 batting average with two home runs, 14 RBI and 11 runs scored. Despite playing time concerns to begin the campaign, Vaughn has solidified himself as a key member of the White Sox's lineup by maintaining a .348 wOBA and 130 wRC+ across 168 plate appearances.
Jun 8 2022Vaughn isn't starting Wednesday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn went 7-for-17 with two doubles, two runs, an RBI, a walk and four strikeouts over the last four games and will get a rare day off Wednesday. AJ Pollock will start in left field while Jake Burger serves as the designated hitter.
Jun 5 2022Vaughn went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two runs scored and an RBI in a 6-5 win Sunday in Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn doubled in each of the first two innings, plating a run and coming around to score each time. It was the third straight game where the outfielder had two hits. The 24-year-old has hit second in eight of his last 10 starts. Since May 17, he is hitting .343/.366/.507 with seven extra-base hits in 71 plate appearances.
Jun 1 2022Vaughn went 4-for-5 with a home run, a double and two RBI on Tuesday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn took Kevin Gausman yard in the opening frame to record his sixth home run of the season. After his solo shot, Vaughn drove in an additional run on a single in the fifth inning. Across his last 10 games, Vaughn has delivered five multi-hit performances -- good for a .359 batting average -- with two home runs, nine RBI and seven runs scored. Through 121 total plate appearances, he appears to be on the path to a breakout campaign by maintaining a .291/.339/.509 line.
May 27 2022Vaughn went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double and five RBI in Thursday's loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn tormented Boston starter Michael Wacha early in the contest, accounting for all five runs the hurler allowed with a bases-clearing double in the third inning and a two-run homer in the fifth. This was the third time on the season that Vaughn has driven in four or more runs in a game, but he's compiled only six RBI across his other 25 games. He's been effective at getting on base, however, sporting a .292/.349/.500 slash line across 106 plate appearances.
May 22 2022Vaughn is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old has a .437 OPS and 32.1 percent strikeout rate in seven games since returning from the injured list May 13, and he'll take a seat for Sunday's matinee. AJ Pollock will shift to left field while Adam Engel starts in right. Vaughn is likely to be back in the lineup for the nightcap.
May 17 2022Vaughn will sit for the first half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn returned from a hand injury Friday and won't be asked to play twice in one day just four days later. He'll likely return to the lineup for the nightcap.
May 15 2022Vaughn went 0-for-4 with a strikeout Sunday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn was activated from the injured list Friday after recovering from a hand injury. He was in the lineup both Saturday and Sunday but collected only one hit across eight at-bats with three strikeouts. That's hardly a reason for concern, however as Vaughn has maintained a .262/.338/.508 line with a .373 wOBA across 68 plate appearances this season. He should be line for regular playing time with Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) sidelined.
May 13 2022Vaughn (hand) isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees after being activated from the 10-day injured list, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn was sidelined the past couple weeks due to a bruised right hand, but he's back with the White Sox ahead of Friday's contest. The 24-year-old won't immediately rejoin the starting nine but should quickly reclaim an everyday role after posting a .283/.367/.566 slash line through his first 16 games of the campaign.
May 10 2022Vaughn (hand) is scheduled to report to Triple-A Charlotte to begin a rehab assignment Wednesday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn recently received a cortisone shot for the bruised right hand that resulted in his placement on the 10-day injured list last week, and the injection apparently had the desired effect. Manager Tony La Russa said Vaughn will play a couple games in Charlotte, and if all goes well, he could come off the IL as soon as Friday.
May 6 2022Vaughn (hand) has received a cortisone injection in the area of his right wrist, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn landed on the 10-day injured list Thursday after missing five games with a bruised right hand, and he's now received a cortisone shot to address the swelling. The 24-year-old is eligible to be activated May 12, though it remains unclear if he'll be ready to return at that point. Adam Engel should continue to see more playing time in Vaughn's absence, though he's not in the lineup Friday.
May 5 2022Vaughn was placed on the injured list with a bruised right hand Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn hasn't played since last Friday after getting hit in the hand by a pitch, but his injured list assignment can only be backdated by three days. He'll now miss at least one more week. AJ Pollock should continue to start in left field in his absence, with Gavin Sheets and Adam Engel splitting time in right field. Danny Mendick was activated to take his place on the roster.
May 4 2022Manager Tony La Russa said that Vaughn (hand), who is out of the lineup Wednesday versus the Cubs, will "most probably" be placed on the injured list ahead of Friday's series opener against the Red Sox, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old has been sidelined since being hit by a pitch on the right hand last Friday, and he hasn't recovered as hoped over the past few days. It's unclear exactly how long Vaughn is expected to be sidelined, though the fact he's been considered day-to-day to this point could mean he won't require a lengthy absence. Adam Engel should see more opportunities in the outfield while Vaughn is out.
May 3 2022Vaughn (hand) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn's absence from the lineup has now been extended to four games, as he's apparently still experiencing some discomfort in his right hand, which was struck by a pitch in Friday's loss to the Angels. Over the weekend, manager Tony La Russa suggested that Vaughn might be ready to check back into the starting nine by Monday, but it's unclear if the White Sox's stance on the 24-year-old has changed since then. Consider him day-to-day heading into Wednesday's series finale with the Cubs.
May 2 2022Vaughn (hand) remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn is apparently still dealing with some bruising and/or soreness in his right hand after being struck by a pitch in Friday's 5-1 loss to Los Angeles, so he'll remain on the bench for a third straight game in Monday's series finale. White Sox manager Tony La Russa noted Sunday that Vaughn has been able to swing the bat since suffering the injury, so the 24-year-old could be available Monday in a pinch-hitting capacity.
May 1 2022Vaughn (hand) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn will take a seat for the second straight game due to the right hand injury he suffered in Friday's 5-1 loss in the series opener, though he's not dealing with any structural damage after X-rays returned negative. According to James Fegan of The Athletic, manager Tony La Russa said Vaughn's hand is still sore, but the 24-year-old has been able to swing the bat and may be allowed to pinch hit Sunday. Even if Vaughn goes unused off the bench Sunday, he could still rejoin the lineup for Monday's series finale.
Apr 30 2022Vaughn (hand) isn't starting Saturday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn's X-rays on his right hand came back negative after he was hit by a pitch Friday, but he'll still be out of the lineup for at least one game. AJ Pollock will shift to left field while Adam Engel starts in right.
Apr 22 2022Vaughn went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Friday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn accounted for Chicago's only run of the game when he led off the fifth inning with his third homer of the season. He had swung a cold bat immediately prior to this performance, collecting just three hits with no counting stats across his last five starts and 16 at-bats. Despite the slow stretch, Vaughn is hitting .313/.389/.625 while maintaining an 11.1 percent strikeout rate across 36 total plate appearances.
Apr 21 2022Vaughn is not in Thursday's lineup against the Guardians, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will head to the bench against righty Zach Plesac. Vaughn's last five starts have come against right-handed pitching, which is encouraging for the young right-handed slugger. On the flip side, he is 3-for-16 with zero home runs and zero walks over that five-game stretch. Eloy Jimenez will start at DH as he works his way back from ankle soreness and Gavin Sheets and Adam Haseley will start in the outfield corners.
Apr 17 2022Vaughn is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn is 8-for-23 with two homers, a double, six RBI and three runs through seven games this season, but he won't be in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against Tampa Bay. Gavin Sheets will serve as the designated hitter while Adam Engel starts in right field.
Apr 12 2022Vaughn is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn will sit for the second time in four games to begin the season, but manager Tony LaRussa may have a tougher time keeping him out of the lineup moving forward after the White Sox placed AJ Pollock (hamstring) on the injured list. Pollock's removal from the active roster removes one potential roadblock to playing time, though Vaughn will still head to the bench Tuesday with top catcher Yasmani Grandal getting a day off behind the dish and serving as the White Sox's designated hitter instead. Vaughn has gotten off to a hot start through Chicago's first three games, going 4-for-10 with two home runs and six RBI.
Apr 10 2022Vaughn went 2-for-4 with a homer, four RBI and a walk in Sunday's 10-1 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The White Sox already had a comfortable 6-1 lead before Vaughn launched a three-run shot off Elvin Rodriguez in the seventh inning. He later added an RBI single in the ninth. The 24-year-old slugger is 4-for-10 with two long balls and six RBI to start his second MLB campaign.
Apr 9 2022Vaughn isn't starting Saturday's game against Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn homered in Friday's Opening Day loss, but he'll get a breather Saturday. Gavin Sheets will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth.
Apr 8 2022Vaughn went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn gave the White Sox the lead with his solo homer in the top of the ninth inning Friday, but the team was unable to retain the lead to close out the game. The 24-year-old figures to see plenty of playing time as the White Sox's designated hitter in 2022 after he slashed .235/.309/.396 with 15 homers, 56 runs and 48 RBI in 127 appearances last year.
Apr 4 2022Vaughn (hip) is starting in right field in Monday's Cactus League game against the Cubs, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old was a late addition to Monday's lineup after AJ Pollock was scratched with a head cold, but it's encouraging that Vaughn has been given clearance to play the outfield late in spring training. Although Vaughn was limited by a right hip pointer late in camp, it appears as though he's now healthy ahead of Opening Day.
Apr 3 2022Vaughn (hip) will bat ninth as the White Sox's designated hitter in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn will check back into the spring lineup for the first time in a week, after he was forced to exit early in the White Sox's March 27 game against the Dodgers due to a right hip pointer. Though the injury no longer looks like it affects Vaughn at the plate, it's unclear if he'll receive full clearance to play the outfield (or first base) ahead of the White Sox's season opener Friday in Detroit. Regardless, the fact that Vaughn is available as a DH will likely be enough for him to avoid a stint on the injured list to begin the campaign.
Mar 30 2022Vaughn (hip) was able to take a limited number of swings in the batting cage Wednesday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn's availability for Opening Day is still up in the air after the White Sox announced Monday that the 23-year-old is tending to a right hip pointer that will keep him from playing for 1-to-2 weeks. Though his status may not become clearer until next week, Vaughn's ability to do at least some baseball activity Wednesday is a positive sign. For what it's worth, Vaughn also noted that he feels "tenfold better" Wednesday compared to earlier in the week.
Mar 28 2022The White Sox announced Monday that Vaughn is dealing with a right hip pointer and is expected to return to game action in one or two weeks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn had to be carted off the field after making a diving catch in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers, but he seems to have escaped with nothing worse than a bruise. A trip to the injured list is still possible, as Opening Day falls right in the middle of his given timeline. Even if he progresses quickly and hits the early end of that range, it's possible the White Sox choose to give him some rehab games to finish his spring preparation. Regardless, Vaughn shouldn't need much time before joining the big-league lineup, assuming he experiences no further setbacks in his recovery from the injury.
Mar 27 2022Vaughn is dealing with right hip discomfort following Sunday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn was carted off the field in the bottom of the fourth inning after making a diving catch. The severity of the injury isn't yet clear, but he's undergoing further examination to determine the extent of the issue.
Oct 2 2021Vaughn isn't starting Saturday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn appears to have lost his starting role for the White Sox, as he'll be out of the lineup for a fourth straight game. Gavin Sheets will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh.
Oct 1 2021Vaughn will sit for the third straight game Friday against Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn may be falling out of favor as the White Sox head into the postseason. He started five straight games after returning from a back injury last week, but he recorded just two hits over that stretch. He now finds himself on the bench for the third straight game, with Leury Garcia starting in right field.
Sep 29 2021Vaughn isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn has gone just 1-for-14 with two runs, two walks and five strikeouts across his last five appearances, and he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight game. Gavin Sheets will serve as the designated hitter and bat eighth.
Sep 28 2021Vaughn isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn had started each of the last five games, and he went 2-for-16 with two runs, two RBI and two walks. Gavin Sheets will serve as the designated hitter and bat eighth.
Sep 23 2021Vaughn was activated from the 10-day injured list Thursday, starting at third base and batting sixth in game 2 of the doubleheader versus Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old last played Sept. 9 before suffering a back injury. Prior to being placed on the IL, Vaughn went 17 games without registering a multi-hit effort. Over that stretch he batted .115 with only one home run in 61 at-bats.
Sep 20 2021White Sox manager Tony La Russa said Monday that Vaughn (back) has resumed hitting but is still experiencing some discomfort while running, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn is first eligible to return from the injured list during this weekend's series in Cleveland, but La Russa's comments suggest the rookie isn't a lock to be ready to go by then. The fact that Vaughn is able to do at least some activity while he contends with lower-back inflammation suggests that he won't be in store for a lengthy stay on the IL, however.
Sep 14 2021Vaughn was placed on the 10-day injured list with lower back inflammation Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn hasn't played since Thursday while dealing with what was previously reported to be leg soreness. He's evidently also been dealing with a back issue. The transaction was backdated to Friday, so he'll be eligible to return Monday, which James Fegan of The Athletic reports the White Sox believe is possible.
Sep 12 2021Vaughn (leg) is not starting Sunday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rookie should still be considered day-to-day as he works through leg soreness. Manager Tony La Russa figures to be especially cautious with Vaughn as he's been with other key players on the division-leading White Sox, so a trip to the injured list is not out of the question. Jose Abreu is DH'ing Sunday with Yasmani Grandal filling in at first base.
Sep 11 2021Vaughn is dealing with leg soreness and is not in Saturday's lineup against the Red Sox, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Eloy Jimenez will start at designated hitter while Romy Gonzalez starts in left field. This is the second straight game Vaughn will miss due to the soreness.
Sep 10 2021Vaughn is not starting Friday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn failed to record a hit or walk in 13 at-bats during the series in Oakland, so it's not surprising to see him take a seat for Friday's series opener. Eloy Jimenez (knee) returns to the lineup as the DH as Gavin Sheets draws the start in left field.
Sep 9 2021Vaughn started in left field in place of an injured Eloy Jimenez (knee) and went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez took a hard-hit foul ball off his knee while in the dugout during Tuesday's game and was eventually removed. In addition to Wednesday's start in left field, Vaughn moved there from right field after Jimenez left Tuesday night's game. Jimenez did not work out at all Wednesday, which suggests another day in left field for Vaughn on Thursday.
Sep 5 2021Vaughn is not starting Sunday's game against the Royals, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn has struggled with a .108 average and no extra-base hits in his last 10 games. Jose Abreu is the designated hitter Sunday, with Gavin Sheets getting a start at first base.
Sep 1 2021Vaughn isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn drew starts in each of the last six games but went just 2-for-21 with three runs and an RBI during that time. Gavin Sheets will serve as the designated hitter and bat eighth.
Aug 24 2021Vaughn is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn went 1-for-4 with an RBI on Monday and is now hitting .242 with two home runs and six RBI in his last 10 games. Most impressively, he's struck out just three times in 33 at-bats during that span. Jake Lamb is the designated hitter Tuesday.
Aug 19 2021Vaughn went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer with two walks Thursday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn took Cole Irvin yard in the fifth inning to record his 15th home run of the season. Across 14 games in August, Vaughn now has four home runs, 10 RBI and seven runs scored. He's also struck out at just a 15.4 percent clip in that span. For the season, Vaughn has improved his line to .263/.335/.462 with 42 RBI and 51 runs scored across 382 plate appearances.
Aug 18 2021Vaughn isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn went 3-for-12 with a homer, three RBI and two runs across the last three games, and he'll get a breather Wednesday. Eloy Jimenez will serve as the designated hitter while Jake Lamb starts in left field.
Aug 16 2021Vaughn started in right field and went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn slugged his 14th home run to put the White Sox on the board in the sixth inning. This was his seventh appearance and fifth start in right field, as manager Tony La Russa navigates an injury to Adam Engel (groin). Brian Goodwin started in right field Saturday against a right-hander before Vaughn's start against a lefty.
Aug 14 2021Vaughn will sit Saturday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn has been on a roll lately, hitting .338/.427/.538 over his last 20 games. He'll sit Saturday, with Eloy Jimenez starting in left field and Jake Lamb serving as the designated hitter.
Aug 9 2021Vaughn will be on the bench for Monday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The White Sox's outfield has gotten considerably more crowded recently, with Luis Robert (hip) returning Monday to join Eloy Jimenez (pectoral), who made his season debut in late July. Vaughn could slip into a lesser role down the stretch, as his off day Monday will be his second in three games, though his 1.073 OPS over his last 16 games suggests he deserves to be in the lineup as often as possible. Leury Garcia starts ahead of him in left field on this occasion.
Aug 8 2021Vaughn went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, an additional RBI and a walk as the White Sox beat the Cubs, 9-3 on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn smacked his 16th homer of the season in the first inning, walked in the third and singled home a run in the seventh for his second game reaching base three times in his last four contests. The young outfielder has now reached base 10 times in 20 plate appearances over his last five games, raising his slash line to .264/.331/.460.
Aug 7 2021Vaughn isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Cubs, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn had started in each of the last four games, and he went 4-for-13 with a homer, three runs, two RBI and three walks. Eloy Jimenez will start in left field and bat fourth in Saturday's contest at Wrigley Field.
Aug 5 2021Vaughn started in left field and went 2-for-2 with a walk in Wednesday's 9-1 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn has been playing left field while Eloy Jimenez, who returned from a groin injury Tuesday, works his way back from the injury. This was the 20th multi-hit game this season for Vaughn, who is slashing .343/.389/.588 with six home runs, 16 RBI and 18 runs scored over the last 30 contests.
Aug 3 2021Vaughn went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two runs scored and a walk Tuesday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn got the scoring started for the White Sox in the second inning when he hit his 12th home run of the season. He now has at least one hit in 11 of his last 13 starts. While he has only two home runs in that span, Vaughn has tallied seven RBI, seven runs scored and four doubles. Overall, he's maintained a .258/.323/.453 line across 334 plate appearances on the campaign.
Aug 1 2021Vaughn is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn will take a seat for the first time since July 20, ending a streak of 10 consecutive starts. During that stretch, Vaughn slashed .361/.410/.556 while picking up work in both left and right field in addition to making his first career start at second base. The White Sox will continue to find ways to keep Vaughn's bat in the lineup while he's rolling, though his lack of extensive experience at the infield at anywhere besides first base means he probably won't play the keystone or third base with much regularity.
Jul 29 2021Vaughn will bat fifth and play second base Thursday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's certainly a fun curiosity that a player who was thought to be a defensively-limited first baseman has spent most of his rookie season in the outfield and will now start a game as a middle infielder. That said, this could well be the only game Vaughn starts at second base in his career, and he's very unlikely to pick up positional eligibility there in most fantasy formats, as the White Sox acquired Cesar Hernandez in a trade with Cleveland on Thursday. Hernandez should spend the rest of the year as the primary second baseman once he links up with his new team.
Jul 28 2021Vaughn started in right field and went 1-for-4 in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn, who had played mostly in left field this season, moved across the outfield to accommodate the return of Eloy Jimenez. This was his first start and second appearance as a right fielder. White Sox manager Tony La Russa said he didn't expect Jimenez's return to cost Vaughn at-bats, and he meant it. It's unclear if Vaughn will be the primary right fielder going forward, or if that could change when Luis Robert (hip) returns. Although Robert is a center fielder, La Russa could opt for a better fielder in right, like Adam Engel or Brian Goodwin. In that event, Vaughn could get regular at-bats as the designated hitter.
Jul 27 2021Vaughn will get playing time in right field now that Eloy Jimenez is healthy and active, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Tony La Russa expressed confidence in Vaughn's ability to play right field. The White Sox have enjoyed flexibility at the designated hitter spot since demoting Yermin Mercedes, and putting Jimenez in left field will allow that to continue.
Jul 26 2021Vaughn started in left field and went 1-for-4 with a double in Sunday's 3-1 win over Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn has been playing regularly in left field, but that's about to change with Monday's pending return of Eloy Jimenez (pectoral) from the 60-day injured list. Vaughn, whose bat was quiet early in the season, is swinging the bat much better recently, slashing .351/.373/.636 over the last 22 games. White Sox manager Tony La Russa told Andrew Wagner of MLB.com that he doesn't believe Jimenez's return would "take at-bats away from" Vaughn, which likely means he'll be the primary designated hitter.
Jul 23 2021Vaughn went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Friday's 7-1 loss to Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old prevented the White Sox from being shut out when he launched an eighth-inning solo shot to center field off Milwaukee reliever Hunter Strickland. Vaughn has gone 6-for-9 with a homer, two doubles, three RBI and two runs scored across his last three games. He's slashing .255/.318/.453 with 11 long balls, 29 RBI, 41 runs scored and 20 doubles through 299 plate appearances.
Jul 21 2021Vaughn entered Tuesday's game as a pinch hitter and singled in his lone plate appearance during a 9-5 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Twins grabbed the lead in the top half of the eighth inning, but it was short-lived as Vaughn, pinch-hitting for Seby Zavala, plated Adam Engel with the tying run before the White Sox tacked on four more scores in the frame. It was just Vaughn's second hit in 18 at-bats since returning from the All-Star break.
Jul 20 2021Vaughn is not starting Tuesday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rookie has gone 1-for-17 since the All-Star break after hitting .351 with three home runs in 10 games to start the month. Vaughn gets the day off while Brian Goodwin fills in at right field.
Jul 11 2021Vaughn went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four total RBI in Sunday's win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn went deep in the fourth inning with a solo shot and then added a three-run blast off Cole Sulser in the sixth, giving him 10 long balls on the season. The first baseman snapped a drought of seven games without a homer and has now quietly assembled a three-game hitting streak, with two multi-hit games in the process.
Jul 7 2021Vaughn isn't starting Wednesday against Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn had started in each of the last nine games, and he recorded hits in seven of those appearances. The 23-year-old hit .355 with two home runs, two doubles, seven runs and five RBI during that time, but he'll get a breather while Billy Hamilton starts in left field and bats eighth.
Jul 2 2021Vaughn went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two runs scored in Friday's 8-2 win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn's first hit of the game came in the seventh inning when he doubled and scored on a Danny Mendick sacrifice fly. The 23-year-old Vaughn added a solo shot as part of Chicago's five-run ninth inning. He's gone 8-for-13 with two homers, five RBI and six runs scored across his last four games. The sudden surge lifted his slash line to .246/.317/.436 with eight home runs, 22 RBI, 34 runs scored and a stolen bases through 240 plate appearances. He's seen everyday action in left field since Jake Lamb (quadriceps) was placed on the injured list.
Jul 1 2021Vaughn went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and an additional run and RBI in Wednesday's 13-3 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn's home run -- one of six on the day for the White Sox -- put Chicago up 3-1 in the second inning. He would add a sacrifice fly to his ledger in the fifth inning, allowing him to establish a new single-game career high in RBI. The rookie had driven in only two runs over his previous 18 games combined.
Jun 28 2021Vaughn entered the first game of Sunday's doubleheader as a pinch runner for an injured Jose Abreu (knee) and stayed in the game to play first base. He went 0-for-1 in his lone plate appearance and stole a base. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu was hit by a pitch and forced to leave the game in the sixth inning. Vaughn was in the starting lineup for the second game of the doubleheader but in left field, while Yasmani Grandal slotted in at first base to replace Abreu. X-rays on Abreu came back negative, and he's listed as day-to-day.
Jun 26 2021Vaughn isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn has gone 1-for-14 with a double and two strikeouts across his last four appearances, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Jake Lamb will start in left field and bat sixth.
Jun 23 2021Vaughn isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn went 0-for-8 with a strikeout across the last two games, and he'll get a breather for Wednesday's series finale. Luis Gonzalez will start in left field and bat eighth.
Jun 19 2021Vaughn went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn proved that his face contusion wasn't an issue after reaching base three times Saturday, including a solo home run off Framber Valdez in the seventh inning. The rookie hasn't been a very consistent hitter this season batting .236, but his role has increased due to multiple injuries to teammates. He will likely get better with experience as he has shown the ability to get on base multiple times in three of his last five games.
Jun 18 2021Vaughn left Friday's game against the Astros with a facial contusion. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn was hit in the face by a throw while running out a double in the sixth inning Friday, and he was removed from the game in the bottom of the eighth inning. He's currently considered day-to-day, but Jake Lamb could see increased at-bats if the 23-year-old is forced to miss additional time.
Jun 16 2021Vaughn went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and three runs scored in Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was Vaughn's second three-hit showing of 2021, and his first multi-hit game since May 27. Injuries in the White Sox's lineup, specifically to Eloy Jimenez (pectoral), have thrust Vaughn into a more substantial role than expected in 2021 and he's struggled with a .231 average, but performances like Wednesday's can be invaluable to the 23-year-old's confidence going forward.
Jun 13 2021Vaughn is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Tigers, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With manager Tony La Russa wanting to get Brian Goodwin another start after he homered and doubled in his team debut Saturday, Vaughn will sit for the second straight day. The rookie is hitting just .226/.308/.396 across 182 plate appearances this season, so it wouldn't be surprising is he sees less consistent playing time in the coming weeks.
Jun 12 2021Vaughn is not in Saturday's lineup against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is hitting .200 with one home run in 25 June at-bats. Jake Lamb will start in left field and bat seventh.
Jun 8 2021Vaughn went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Tuesday's 6-1 win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn put the White Sox on the board in the seventh inning, driving a solo shot to right field. He added another RBI on a sacrifice fly in the following frame. The rookie has been a mild disappointment with a .230/.312/.412 slash line on the season.
Jun 7 2021Vaughn started at first base for the resting Jose Abreu and went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 3-0 win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn started at first base for the fifth time this season. Leading up to the regular season, he was expected to be the primary designated hitter, but an injury to Eloy Jimenez (pectoral) created a need in left field, which is where the bulk of his playing time has come and that should continue to be the case. A new wrinkle, however, is that Adam Engel was finally activated off the injured list Sunday, which could cause some playing time adjustments in the outfield, Vaughn, Engel, Leury Garcia and Billy Hamilton (oblique) all are in need of at-bats.
Jun 6 2021Vaughn went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn was activated from the COVID-19 protocols list and started in left field against left-hander Tarik Skubal. Jake Lamb has been given a steady stream of at-bats recently as the left fielder against righties and has hit well (.393 last 10 games). Lamb's batting surge could limit Vaughn's usage to left-handers only.
Jun 5 2021Vaughn was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list and is starting Saturday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn had been on the COVID-19 IL since Thursday as a precautionary measure, but he was able to take batting practice Friday. He'll start in left field and bat sixth Saturday.
Jun 4 2021Vaughn (undisclosed) was seen taking batting practice prior to Friday's game against the Tigers, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn is currently on the COVID-19 injured list, but manager Tony La Russa said earlier Friday that the rookie could return as soon as Saturday. Given his participation in Friday's batting practice, a Saturday return now appears even more likely.
Jun 3 2021Vaughn was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Thursday. "Andrew is currently asymptomatic and our hope is that, similar to our other IL placements of this nature, he will return shortly to the active roster," general manager Rick Hahn said in a statement. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hahn said that no other players are affected at this time. Vaughn missed Monday's doubleheader due to allergies, but he he returned to action Tuesday and went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. Gavin Sheets was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move while Jake Lamb draws the start in left field.
Jun 1 2021Vaughn (illness) will start in left field and bat seventh Tuesday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn and Tim Anderson both ended up missing the second game of Monday's doubleheader in Cleveland due to allergies, but the duo feels well enough to rejoin the lineup a day later. The rookie closed out May with a .221/.303/.430 slash line, four home runs, 12 runs and 11 RBI in 26 games.
May 31 2021Vaughn missed both games of Monday's doubleheader due to allergies, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to manger Tony La Russa, Vaughn was dealing with a headache among other symptoms. The 23-year-old played nearly every day in May, so the allergies don't figure to keep him out of action for very long. That being said, there's yet to be any confirmation that Vaughn will return to the lineup Tuesday against Cleveland.
May 25 2021Vaughn went 2-for-4 with a double and a two-run home run in Monday's 5-1 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn is developing a flair for the dramatic. On Sunday, he briefly tied the game against the Yankees with a ninth-inning blast off Aroldis Chapman, then during Monday's game, he went yard against St. Louis starter Kwang Hyun Kim in the bottom of the sixth for what turned out to be the game-winning hit. The rookie had one RBI during the month of April, but he's driven in 11 thus far in May.
May 23 2021Vaughn went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn pinch hit for Adam Eaton in the top of the ninth inning Sunday, and he completed Chicago's late-game rally by tying the contest. Vaughn had gone hitless with a walk and five strikeouts in his last 13 at-bats, but he's now hitting .220 with three home runs, 17 runs and 10 RBI this year.
May 14 2021Vaughn went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His second-inning shot off Jakob Junis proved to be the decisive blow in a 3-1 win. Vaughn has found his stroke after a rough start to his MLB career, going 12-for-39 (.308) over his last 12 games with four doubles and his first two homers of the year, along with seven RBI and 10 runs.
May 13 2021Vaughn went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and two additional runs scored in the White Sox' 13-8 win Wednesday over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn smacked his first career home run Wednesday in the fourth inning off J.A. Happ. The rookie was finally able to show off his raw power against the Twins. He is getting consistent playing time now with Luis Robert (hip) and Eloy Jimenez (pectoral) out long term. Vaughn isn't the greatest outfielder, but that is where he will receive the majority of his starts.
May 3 2021Vaughn went 2-for-4 in Sunday's 5-0 loss to Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn, who had half of the White Sox's hits, returned to the lineup after getting a breather Saturday and continued a resurgence at the plate that began a couple of weeks ago. Sunday's two-hit effort was his third multi-hit game among the last six, and the rookie is batting .379 (11-for-29) over the last nine contests. He has been sharing left field with others, but the rookie could find his name in the starting lineup with more regularity following an injury to Luis Robert (hip). Robert's expected to hit the injured list, which means Leury Garcia and Billy Hamilton may be needed for center field.
May 1 2021Vaughn isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn had started each of the last three games and went 3-for-9 with two doubles, three runs and four strikeouts. Jake Lamb will start in left field and bat eighth.
Apr 30 2021Vaughn started in left field for both games of Thursday's doubleheader against the Tigers. He was a combined 3-for-6 with two doubles, a walk and three runs scored in Chicago's sweep. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn's average has steadily climbed after opening the season with three hits in his first 22 at-bats (.136). Since then, the rookie's reached base safely in seven straight with hits in six of them, going 9-for-22 and pushing his average to .273. Eventually, the White Sox hope to see Vaughn display more power. He has just one RBI over 15 games for a team that ranks second in MLB with 5.16 runs per game.
Apr 27 2021Vaughn is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has a mini five-game hitting streak going but has still failed to wrangle a true everyday role just yet. Jake Lamb will start in left field and bat seventh.
Apr 25 2021Vaughn is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be taking a seat after starting each of the last three games in left field while recording four hits -- all singles -- across 10 at-bats. Leury Garcia will fill in for Vaughn, who has yet to hit his first MLB home run but is reaching base at a .356 clip this season.
Apr 19 2021Vaughn is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn will once again be on the bench against a right-handed starting pitcher (Nathan Eovaldi), opening up left field for Leury Garcia. The rookie had picked up starts in four of the White Sox's previous five games, so his playing time at least appears to be trending upward after he had been deployed in more of a part-time role in the first two weeks of the season.
Apr 18 2021Vaughn is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader at Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn is 4-for-25 with 10 strikeouts to open the season and will take a seat for Sunday's matinee. Jake Lamb will receive the start in left field for the White Sox in Game 1.
Apr 13 2021Vaughn will start Wednesday and Thursday against Cleveland and should play quite a bit on the upcoming road trips to Boston and Cleveland, per manager Tony La Russa, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is riding the pine against righty Shane Bieber on Tuesday, and Logan Allen and Martin Perez are the only southpaws Cleveland projects to face over the next week, so these comments suggest La Russa is going to be willing to give Vaughn some starts against righties. It would be big for Vaughn's playing time outlook if he performed over the next week and made it tougher for his skipper to keep him out of the lineup.
Apr 12 2021Vaughn will sit Monday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While the White Sox made the commendable decision to include Vaughn on their Opening Day roster instead of manipulating his service time, there's still been no indication that they intend to use him all that often. He's yet to start a single game as a designated hitter, thanks in large part due to Yermin Mercedes' early-season tear. He's started five times in 10 games in left field, though he's made just a single start against a righty. He remains stuck on the short side of a platoon Monday, with Nick Williams getting the nod in his absence.
Apr 8 2021Vaughn will sit Thursday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The White Sox elected to include Vaughn on the Opening Day roster rather than manipulate his service time, but that evidently didn't mean they saw him as an everyday player. Yermin Mercedes' hot start has meant Vaughn hasn't made a single start as the designated hitter, and he's started just four of eight games in left field. Nick Williams will start in his place Thursday.
Apr 7 2021Vaughn isn't in the starting nine for Wednesday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn recorded his first extra-base hit in the majors Tuesday and went 1-for-5 with one RBI, two walks and two strikeouts while starting the past two games. Billy Hamilton will start in left field while Zack Collins serves as the designated hitter Wednesday.
Apr 5 2021Vaughn will start Monday and Tuesday against left-handers, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn, who was held out of Sunday's series finale against the Angels, has started two of the first four games. One game facing a left-hander and one a right-hander. He may eventually settle into a primary role at DH, but the White Sox have rolled with the uber-hot Yermin Mercedes as designated hitter the last three games.
Apr 4 2021Vaughn is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be sitting for the second time in the four-game series while the White Sox hand a start to Billy Hamilton in left field and the hot-hitting Yermin Mercedes at designated hitter. Vaughn is still looking for his first hit after going 0-for-6 with a walk and three strikeouts over his first two big-league games.
Apr 2 2021Vaughn will make his major-league debut Friday against the Angels, batting fifth and playing left field, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn didn't do anything but sit back and watch on Opening Day, as the White Sox started Leury Garcia in left field and Zack Collins as the designated hitter. It's possible that he's stuck on the short side of a platoon in left to begin the year, as he'll start against the left-handed Andrew Heaney after the switch-hitting Garcia started against the right-handed Bundy, though it will take a few more games to determine whether or not that's the case.
Mar 31 2021Vaughn won't start Opening Day against the Angels on Thursday with Leury Garcia working in left field and Zack Collins batting eighth as the designated hitter, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The White Sox recently announced the 22-year-old made the team's Opening Day roster, so it's a bit of a surprise the organization's top prospect won't be in the lineup Opening Day. Vaughn is expected to be in the starting nine as the designated hitter Friday with southpaw Andrew Heaney pitching for the Angels. Vaughn saw more work in left field during spring training and could see time there this season with Eloy Jimenez (pectoral) set to miss most of 2021.
Mar 30 2021Vaughn has made the White Sox's Opening Day roster as expected, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's possible the White Sox considered playing service-time games with Vaughn at some point, but they'll need all the offense they can get from the start of the season if they're to achieve their goals this year with Eloy Jimenez expected to miss most of the season with a pectoral injury. Vaughn may even fill in for Jimenez in left field despite the fact that he's spent the entirety of his professional career at first base.
Mar 29 2021Vaughn started in left field and went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run scored in Sunday's spring game against Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn made his second start in left field and handled his chances without issue. White Sox manager Tony La Russa is getting a look at Vaughn as a replacement for Eloy Jimenez, who will miss at least five months with a pectoral injury. The club may not need Vaughn as a permanent fill-in, because Adam Engel (hamstring) is due back within the first two weeks of the regular season. If Engel takes over in left, then Vaughn will slide back to designated hitter.
Mar 27 2021Vaughn could open the regular season as the starting left fielder after he made his debut there Friday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn had a largely uneventful day in left field, his first experience patrolling the outfield in game conditions. He caught the lone flyball in his vicinity and fielded a double that rolled into the corner. Manager Tony La Russa will evaluate him as a left fielder over the next few days and make a decision based on what he sees. Vaughn, a first-base prospect who was expected to serve as the primary designated hitter in 2021, took flyballs in the outfield during spring training this year and worked there last summer at the team's alternate training site in Schaumburg.
Mar 26 2021Vaughn will start in left field Friday against the Brewers, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The White Sox are scrambling to fill in for injured left fielder Eloy Jimenez, who will miss a minimum of five months with a ruptured left pectoral tendon. Vaughn, who is projected to be team's primary designated hitter, will get his first exposure to the outfield Friday while the team evaluates other internal options, including Adam Engel (hamstring), Leury Garcia, Billy Hamilton and Nick Williams.
Mar 25 2021Vaughn could play some left field in 2021 with Eloy Jimenez (shoulder) sidelined, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn is on track to make the White Sox's Opening Day roster and should mainly serve as the team's primary designated hitter. However, Jimenez will be sidelined five to six months since he'll require surgery to repair a ruptured left pectoral tendon, and Adam Engel (hamstring) will also miss several weeks. As a result, general manager Rick Hahn said Thursday that Vaughn could see some time in left field this year. Vaughn hasn't yet played above the High-A level but has hit .286 with two home runs, five RBI and one stolen base this spring. He'll start in left field during Friday's Cactus League game against the Brewers and should see extra time there over the final few spring matchups, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Mar 24 2021Vaughn is expected to make the White Sox's Opening Day roster and should begin the season as the team's primary designated hitter, barring an injury late in spring training, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn has yet to make his MLB debut and is unlikely to work out a long-term contract extension before Opening Day that would allow the organization to buy out his arbitration years, but Chicago apparently won't play service-time games with its top hitting prospect. Despite having yet to play above the High-A level since being drafted in the first round of the 2019 first-year player draft, Vaughn more than held his own in summer camp last season and during spring training this year, which has convinced the White Sox he's ready for look in the big leagues. Through 20 Cactus League games to date, Vaughn has slashed .289/.396/.489 with two home runs, a stolen base and a 7:9 BB:K. Vaughn has typically occupied a bottom-three spot in the batting order when the White Sox have used lineups consisting mostly of regulars, but the top-to-bottom strength of the starting nine should make a lower placement less punitive for the 22-year-old in terms of run-producing and run-scoring opportunities than if he were on another team.
Mar 17 2021The White Sox have engaged Vaughn in discussions on a contract extension this spring, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Through 13 games in Cactus League play, Vaughn has impressed in his bid for an Opening Day roster spot, slashing .273/.385/.394 while striking out eight times in 33 at-bats. Though Vaughn has yet to make his MLB debut, the White Sox have already identified the 22-year-old first baseman as a core player. Rather than having to manipulate Vaughn's service time by keeping him in the minors to begin the season, the White Sox are hoping he's receptive to an extension that would grant him more financial security early in his career, albeit at a club-friendly price that would push back his free agency. Chicago was able avoid service-time games last year with another top prospect in Luis Robert -- who signed a six-year, $50 million deal with two club options prior to Opening Day -- but a similar deal for Vaughn isn't yet believed to be imminent. Expect negotiations with Vaughn to continue over the next two weeks, but if a deal can't be reached, he may end up waiting until the second half of April to debut with the White Sox.
Feb 23 2021Vaughn took his first batting practice of training camp Monday, Lamond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn is the latest White Sox prospect entering spring training with buzz. In 2019 it was Eloy Jimenez and last year Luis Robert was the toast of camp. Both of those players cemented full-time roles in the lineup, and now Vaughn begins his competition for the open designated hitter job. The 2019 third-overall draft pick hasn't played above Single-A, but decision-makers in the organization feel he's ready to hit MLB pitching.
Feb 17 2021General manager Rick Hahn said Wednesday that Vaughn is "very much in the mix" to make the Opening Day roster, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn is one of the organization's top prospects, and he was invited to major-league spring training ahead of the 2021 season. The 22-year-old has appeared in just 55 minor-league games, slashing .278/.384/.449 with six home runs and 36 RBI. Hahn has said he's a viable option at designated hitter in 2021 and there wouldn't have been much doubt regarding Vaughn's major-league readiness if there had been a minor-league season in 2020, offering optimism he could make the club to begin the 2021 campaign.
Feb 11 2021Vaughn received an invitation to major-league camp Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn is still just 22 years old and has a mere 55 professional games under his belt, but he's an advanced hitter whose big-league debut may not be far off. Under ordinary circumstances, he probably would have spent last year in the upper minors and could have even pushed for a callup with some strong performances, but the canceled minor-league season robbed him of that opportunity. While he may not be given serious consideration for an Opening Day spot, he could be with the team fairly early in the season if he looks good in camp and in the minors.
Dec 8 2020Vaughn is a viable option at designated hitter in 2021, according to general manager Rick Hahn, Scot Gregor of the Chicago Daily Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chicago's top prospect and a top-10 fantasy prospect in the game, Vaughn spent the summer impressing White Sox brass at the alternate training site. He has an excellent command of the strike zone and connects with plus power to all fields. Considering he has never played at Double-A or Triple-A, Vaughn shouldn't be expected to win a job in spring training, but he could be assigned to Triple-A with a chance for a first-half call-up.
Jul 8 2020Vaughn worked out extensively at third base Wednesday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vaughn, the White Sox's first-round pick (third overall) in 2020, is viewed as the first baseman of the future, but the White Sox feel he can handle the additional position. "There are several of us that believe he's capable of moving around. He's got really good feet, his exchange is very good, got a very good arm. He has all the makings of being able to play that position," said manager Rick Renteria. With Yoan Moncada (undisclosed) not working out with the team, there are available reps at third base for Vaughn, although he is not expected to open the season on the 30-man game roster.
Jun 29 2020The White Sox announced Monday that Vaughn will be included as part of the team's 60-man roster pool. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the 2020 minor-league season expected to be cancelled, Vaughn, one of the White Sox's top prospects, will join the big club for its summer training camp that begins Friday. Though Vaughn will be available to play during Chicago's 60-game regular-season slate, he'll most likely see most of his reps in simulated games while Jose Abreu and Edwin Encarnacion handle regular duties at first base and designated hitter for the big club. After being selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 first-year player draft, Vaughn appeared in 55 games between three different affiliates in his first pro campaign, slashing .278/.384/.449 with six home runs and 17 doubles.
Jul 31 2019Vaughn was promoted to High-A Winston-Salem on Wednesday.
Jun 3 2019The White Sox have selected Vaughn with the third overall pick in the 2019 first-year player draft.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.