Miguel Vargas
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Jun 22 2025Vargas went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI on Sunday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas delivered the decisive blow in Sunday's win, doubling in two in the top of the eighth inning. He now has at least one hit in 12 of his last 14 games while also picking up eight RBI and 11 runs scored. Vargas has bounced around the diamond a bit in the last couple of days but appears to be the White Sox's primary first baseman and will remain an everyday member of the lineup.
Jun 19 2025Vargas went 2-for-4 with a walk, one RBI, one run scored and a stolen base in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas was a thorn in the Cardinals' side throughout the game, highlighted by an RBI single and a stolen base in the fifth inning. The 25-year-old extended his hitting streak to seven games, a stretch that includes six extra-base hits, three RBI and seven runs scored. On the season, he's slashing .244/.323/.439 with 10 home runs, 32 RBI, 37 runs scored and three steals across 294 plate appearances.
Jun 15 2025Vargas went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas was the lone source of offense for the White Sox on Sunday, clubbing a solo homer in the sixth inning off of Jacob Webb. The round tripper extended Vargas' hit streak to five games. During that stretch, he's 7-for-20 with three doubles, a triple and five runs scored. He's now hit 10 home runs in a season for the first time in his four-year career.
Jun 8 2025Vargas went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk and three RBI in Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas gave the White Sox an early lead with a two-run homer in the first inning and later added an RBI with a bases-loaded walk in the ninth. The long ball was his first in eight June games, during which he's gone just 5-for-24 at the plate. On the season, the 25-year-old is slashing .237/.319/.421 with nine home runs, 29 RBI, 30 runs scored and one stolen base across 257 plate appearances.
Jun 5 2025Vargas is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas will get a breather after starting every game since May 13 for the White Sox. Chicago will go with Tim Elko at first base and Josh Rojas at third base in Thursday's series finale.
May 28 2025Vargas went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old gave the White Sox a quick lead with a two-run homer in the first-inning off Tylor Megill, but Jonathan Cannon squandered it in the bottom of the frame and Chicago never recovered. Vargas has banged out an extra-base hit in four straight games, and over his last 14 contests he's slashing a dazzling .310/.328/.724 with six doubles and six home runs among his 18 hits.
May 25 2025Vargas went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas put the White Sox on the board with a solo homer in the fourth inning and then doubled and scored in the sixth. The 25-year-old has been swinging a hot bat lately, tallying five multi-hit efforts over his last 10 games while racking up nine extra-base hits, eight RBI and six runs scored. On the season, he's slashing .239/.316/.418 with seven home runs, 23 RBI, 23 runs scored and one steal across 206 plate appearances.
May 18 2025Vargas went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a hit-by-pitch in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas tied the game at 1-1 with his fourth-inning solo shot off Colin Rea. Over his last nine games, Vargas has logged five multi-hit efforts, going 12-for-34 (.353) with four homers, four doubles and nine RBI. The infielder is up to a .245/.328/.421 slash line with six homers, 21 RBI, 20 runs scored, 10 doubles and one stolen base over 180 plate appearances. He continues to play on a near-everyday basis amid this recent strong stretch.
May 17 2025Vargas went 4-for-4 with two home runs, a double and three RBI against the Cubs on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There was some concern that Vargas would lose playing time after the promotion of Tim Elko, but he's instead had the most productive stretch of his season while shifting back to third base. He has started four consecutive games and gone 8-for-18 with three homers, seven RBI and four runs scored. After a very slow start to the season, he now has a .731 OPS with five home runs, 19 RBI and 19 runs scored across 42 games.
May 14 2025Vargas went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer, a double and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas was the hero for the White Sox on Tuesday after sending out a three-run homer in the 10th inning to put them ahead 5-1. Vargas drove in his first runs since he last homered May 1 and it was his second game this season with at least three RBI. He's looked much better at the plate over the last few weeks, slashing .328/.414/.541 with three homers, nine RBI, 10 runs and a 9:7 BB:K in 17 games.
May 13 2025Vargas (calf) will start at third base and bat second in Tuesday's game versus the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas missed the previous two contests with a right calf injury, but he's ready to go for the series opener in Cincinnati. With Vargas handling third base, Josh Rojas is shifting to left field for the White Sox on Tuesday.
May 11 2025Vargas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins due to a right calf injury, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Vargas will hit the bench for a second day in a row, his injury is considered minor, and he'll be available to play Sunday if needed. The 25-year-old has mostly held down an everyday role this season, but the White Sox plan to rotate Tim Elko, Vargas and Andrew Vaughn through first base and designated hitter against right-handed pitching. Vargas should still play regularly against lefties while operating on the short side of a platoon at third base with Josh Rojas.
May 10 2025Vargas is not in Saturday's lineup against the Marlins, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas has been a mainstay in the White Sox's order, as this marks his first day off since April 22. He's split work between first and third base, though the addition of Tim Elko has the potential to disrupt Vargas' position in the lineup. Per Jack Ankony of SI.com, the White Sox plan to mix and match Elko, Vargas and Andrew Vaughn between designated hitter and first base.
May 1 2025Vargas went 1-for-3 with a walk and a three-run homer in Thursday's 8-0 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas extended the White Sox's lead to four runs in the sixth inning on a three-run homer to left field off Craig Yoho. Vargas opened the season with a .139/.236/.203 slash line in 89 plate appearances. He has turned things around as of late and is in the midst of an eight-game hitting streak, going 13-for-29 with four walks, five runs scored, two home runs and six RBI in that span.
Apr 20 2025Vargas went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored Sunday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas served as the White Sox's leadoff hitter in 10 of the team's first 17 games, but he struggled mightily and had just a .429 OPS entering Sunday's game. He's remained an everyday player but has dropped to the bottom half of the order in each of his last three starts.
Apr 9 2025Vargas went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base Wednesday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas has been in the lineup for every game this season, though he has been demoted from the team's primary leadoff hitter. That change in role has been earned, as he has only a .179 average paired with a 26.7 percent strikeout rate. Vargas did manage his second multi-hit game of the season Wednesday, and he also has only two extra-base hits.
Mar 27 2025Vargas went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored Thursday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas was slotted into the leadoff spot and had a successful audition to keep the role. He tallied a two-run double in the second inning and then singled before coming around to score six frames later. Vargas has disappointed early on in his career, though the White Sox should afford him plenty of playing time to prove himself at the big-league level in 2025.
Feb 25 2025White Sox manager Will Venable said Monday that he views Vargas as the team's primary option at third base, James Fegan of Sox Machine reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas is working out a bit at first base this spring, too, and he has plenty of past experience at second base and in left field. However, it sounds like he will focus on the hot corner in 2025. Vargas has managed just a .175/.273/.312 batting line at the major-league level and slashed just .104/.217/.170 in 42 games with the White Sox last season after being acquired via trade. However, he turned just 25 this offseason and is a former top prospect, so expect the White Sox to give him plenty of leash to see if he can hit his stride.
Feb 22 2025Vargas added 20 pounds of muscle during the offseason, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas had considerable prospect pedigree while rising through the Dodgers' system, though he's hit just .204 with 13 home runs across 591 big-league plate appearances. His struggles in 2024 were at least partially blamed on the fact that he lost 12-to-14 pounds during the season, causing him to prioritize adding muscle this offseason. Vargas made his spring debut Saturday against the Cubs and went 0-for-2 with a walk.
Sep 27 2024Vargas is not in the lineup for Friday's game in Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas had started each of the last five games and eight of the last nine contests, but he'll begin Friday's series opener on the bench. Bryan Ramos will play third base and bat seventh for the White Sox.
Sep 23 2024Vargas went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas took Yu Darvish deep to left center in the sixth to put the White Sox back up 2-1, though the lead would vanish in the eighth. Vargas picked up his first multi-hit game as a member of the White Sox and just his second home run and stolen base. In 36 games with his new team, Vargas is batting .122/.231/.200 with seven RBI, eight runs and a 15:38 BB:K in 138 plate appearances.
Sep 20 2024Vargas isn't in the White Sox's lineup for Friday's game versus San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 1-for-11 with an RBI during Chicago's last series against the Angels, Vargas will get a breather to begin the Sox's three-game set with the Padres. While he rests, Bryan Ramos will fill in at the hot corner and bat eighth.
Sep 16 2024The White Sox intend to prioritize playing time for Vargas and Bryan Ramos down the stretch of the regular season, despite the return of Yoan Moncada (adductor) from the 60-day injured list, Kyle Glaser of Baseball America reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Ramos appears to have the upper hand for chances at the hot corner, skipper Grady Sizemore stated in Monday's pregame press conference that he has no set plan to introduce Moncada back into the starting nine, and he'll continue to give both Vargas and Ramos plenty of playing time during the last few weeks of the season. Vargas will likely see opportunities to play at various positions around the diamond over the next 11 games as the club sets its sights on next year.
Sep 15 2024Vargas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas will take a seat for the second day in a row and for the third time in five contests. Bryan Ramos appears to have supplanted Vargas as Chicago's preferred option at third base, though both players could see their opportunities dry up if Yoan Moncada (adductor) is able to return from the injured list later in the week.
Sep 14 2024Vargas is not in Saturday's lineup against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas has been getting regular run at third base for the White Sox, but he sits against some right-handed pitchers and Yoan Moncada (adductor) could eventually return to the hot corner. Vargas has just three hits across 22 at-bats with 10 strikeouts across eight games in September. Bryan Ramos will replace Vargas in the lineup Saturday.
Sep 10 2024Vargas is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas had started each of the last three games but will take a seat to begin this one. Bryan Ramos will start at third base and bat eighth for the White Sox on Tuesday.
Sep 7 2024Vargas (eye) is playing third base and batting eighth Saturday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas suffered a right eye abrasion during a collision with Andrew Benintendi on Tuesday and had been held out of the lineup in back-to-back games. However, he's feeling well enough to play and start Saturday in Boston.
Sep 6 2024Vargas (eye) is not in Friday's lineup against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas has not played since exiting Tuesday's game with a right eye abrasion suffered during a collision in the field. Lenyn Sosa will start at third base while batting seventh.
Sep 4 2024Vargas (eye) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Baltimore, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas had to exit Tuesday's contest after a collision left him with a right eye abrasion. It appears at this point he's avoided a concussion and can be considered day-to-day. Lenyn Sosa is at third base in Wednesday's series finale.
Sep 3 2024Vargas was removed from Tuesday's game against the Orioles due to a right eye abrasion. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas suffered the injury on a collision with Andrew Benintendi while chasing down a pop fly during the second inning of Tuesday's contest. Should Vargas need to sit out Wednesday's game, Lenyn Sosa would be the favorite to pick up a start at third base.
Aug 31 2024Vargas went 1-for-2 with a double, an RBI, a run scored and a walk Saturday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas has struggled since being dealt to the White Sox, as he has collected only eight hits across 76 at-bats with one homer, four RBI and five runs scored. While poor team context deflates some of his numbers, he's also struck out at a 27.9 percent clip in that span. Despite those struggles, Vargas has remained the White Sox's primary third baseman, which should continue at least until Yoan Moncada (thigh) can return.
Aug 21 2024Vargas is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas started in both of the first two games of the series but will begin Wednesday's matinee on the bench. The beginning of the 24-year-old's tenure with the White Sox couldn't be going much worse, as he's gone just 5-for-54 (.093 average) at the plate, which includes four straight hitless contests. Lenyn Sosa will occupy third base Wednesday.
Aug 12 2024Vargas is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas will head to the bench for the first time since the White Sox acquired him from the Dodgers on July 29. While picking up six starts at designated hitter, three at designated hitter and one in left field over the White Sox's past 10 contests, Vargas went 3-for-36 with a home run and a 6:13 BB:K.
Aug 3 2024Vargas went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Friday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas has immediately stepped into a significant role with his new club, and he served as the leadoff hitter Friday. His homer in the third inning marked his first hit with the White Sox and fourth long ball of the season.
Jul 31 2024Vargas will start in left field and bat second in Wednesday's game versus the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The presumption was that Vargas would return to playing the infield after landing with the White Sox in a trade. However, after making his debut with his new club at designated hitter on Tuesday, he's now being used in the outfield. Vargas could still wind up playing a lot of third base and/or second base, but on Wednesday, the White Sox will have Nick Senzel cover the hot corner and Lenyn Sosa man the keystone.
Jul 29 2024The White Sox acquired Vargas and infielders Alexander Albertus (undisclosed) and Jeral Perez and a player to be named later or cash considerations Monday in a three-team deal involving the Dodgers and Cardinals, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports. The Dodgers acquired utility man Tommy Edman (wrist) and right-handers Michael Kopech and Oliver Gonzalez, while the Cardinals received right-hander Erick Fedde, outfielder Tommy Pham and a player to be named later or cash considerations. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas should have a clear path to playing time clear in Chicago, where he could return to his more familiar spot at second base after the Dodgers used him exclusively in the corner outfield this season. The 24-year-old carries a .658 OPS over parts of three major-league seasons, but Vargas is a career .308/.396/.493 hitter during his time in the minors.
Jul 27 2024Manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that Vargas could play third base as soon as Sunday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers are dealing with a plethora of injuries in the infield, with Mookie Betts (hand), Max Muncy (oblique), Miguel Rojas (forearm) and Chris Taylor (groin) all on the IL while Freddie Freeman was placed on the family emergency list Saturday. Vargas has primarily played left field for the Dodgers this season but with the team shorthanded, he could see some action at third base. Vargas has a .745 OPS this season with three homers in 79 plate appearances.
Jul 7 2024Vargas hit a solo home run as a pinch hitter in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas batted for Gavin Lux in the eighth inning and came through with a solo blast to give Los Angeles a 4-3 lead. The 24-year-old has been very productive when given the opportunity this season, slashing .349/.408/.651 with three homers, four doubles, nine RBI, 10 runs and a stolen base over 49 plate appearances. Vargas hasn't been a consistent part of the lineup, however, as he's started just once across Los Angeles' past seven contests.
Jul 5 2024Vargas went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Friday's 8-5 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas has two multi-hit efforts over nine games since he was called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City on June 17. In that span, he's gone 9-for-22 (.409) with four RBI. The 24-year-old is slashing .333/.396/.571 with two homers, eight RBI, nine runs scored, four doubles and a stolen base over 48 plate appearances this season. Vargas could see an uptick in playing time due to Jason Heyward (knee) landing on the injured list, which could force Teoscar Hernandez to play right field on a full-time basis in the short term.
Jun 17 2024The Dodgers recalled Vargas from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Shortstop Mookie Betts (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move, but Vargas isn't expected to get the first chance to replace the seven-time All-Star in the Dodgers' everyday lineup. Instead, manager Dave Roberts suggested after Sunday's 3-0 win over the Royals that Miguel Rojas would likely step in as the Dodgers' primary shortstop, so Vargas could be limited to the short-side platoon role in the corner outfield that he previously held during his three-plus-week stay with the big club earlier in the season. Vargas saw extended time at second base with the Dodgers and Oklahoma City in 2023, but he's played exclusively in left field and at designated hitter in 2024.
Jun 12 2024The Dodgers optioned Vargas to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Cavan Biggio arriving in Los Angeles after being acquired from the Blue Jays earlier Wednesday, Vargas will head back to Triple-A to open up a spot on the 26-man active roster. During his stay with the Dodgers following his promotion from Triple-A on May 17, Vargas started in just six games and hit .250 with one home run and one stolen base over 23 plate appearances.
Jun 7 2024Vargas went 1-for-4 with a double, a walk, a stolen base and a run in Thursday's 11-7 victory versus Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas started in left field and batted eighth in the order. He hit safely in his fourth straight game with a fourth-inning double and also stole a base and scored after reaching on a fielder's choice in the fifth. Vargas has held his own with a .250/.318/.550 slash line, a homer, three doubles, three RBI, five runs and a steal over 22 plate appearances this season. He's currently on the short side of a platoon with Jason Heyward -- Vargas has started each of Los Angeles' past three games against a left-handed starter while sitting out the team's past four contests against a right-hander.
May 29 2024Vargas went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader sweep of the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start in left field and batting seventh, Vargas took Jose Quintana deep in the sixth inning for his first long ball in the majors this season. The 24-year-old has seen little action since getting called up in mid-May, going 2-for-10 over four games, but both hits have gone for extra bases.
May 17 2024The Dodgers recalled Vargas from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vargas has served as Oklahoma City's left fielder all season, slashing .302/.442/.590 with eight homers and 39 RBI across 181 plate appearances. The 24-year-old hasn't found the same success in the majors with a .640 OPS, but he could still draw starts in the outfield on days the Dodgers are matched up against a left-handed starter. James Outman was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.