Miguel Vargas - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Viewed as primary third baseman White 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.

Impact Vargas is working out a bit at first base this spring, too, and has plenty of past experience at second base and in left field. However, it sounds like he will focus on the hot corner for the Southsiders 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 in 42 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.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Adds muscle Vargas added 20 pounds of muscle during the offseason, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Muscled-up Vargas aims to stay strong for 162 GLENDALE, Ariz. -- As the 2024 season came to a close -- a predominantly underwhelming campaign for Miguel Vargas once he arrived with the W...

FEBRUARY 21 • MLB.COM

Taking seat Friday Vargas is not in the lineup for Friday's game in Detroit.

Impact Vargas had started each of the last five 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.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep Sunday Vargas went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the Padres.

Impact 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 just .122/.231/.200 with seven RBI, eight runs and a 15:38 BB:K in 138 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Vargas isn't in the White Sox's lineup for Friday's game versus San Diego.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still chances for playing time The 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 inj...

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Losing work to Ramos Vargas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Vargas is not in Saturday's lineup against the Athletics.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Vargas is not in Saturday's lineup against the Athletics.

Impact Vargas has been getting regular run at third base for the White Sox, but he does sit against some right-handed pitchers. That will be the case Saturday and comes after Vargas has just three hits across 22 at-bats with 10 strikeouts across eight games in September. Bryan Ramos will take over at the hot corner.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup Vargas is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Guardians.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Vargas (eye) is playing third base and batting eighth Saturday against the Red Sox.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Friday Vargas (eye) is not in Friday's lineup against the Red Sox.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Wednesday Vargas (eye) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Baltimore, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits after collision Vargas was removed from Tuesday's game against the Orioles due to a right eye abrasion.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox's Miguel Vargas & Andrew Benintendi collide on a pop fly to allow three runs to score for the Orioles

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Knocks in one Vargas went 1-for-2 with a double, an RBI, a run scored and a walk Saturday against the Mets.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks in one Vargas went 1-for-2 with a double, an RBI, a run scored and a walk Saturday against the Mets.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup amidst slump Vargas is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in San Francisco.

Impact Vargas was in the lineup for each 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 just 5-for-54 at the plate, which includes four straight hitless contests. Lenyn Sosa will occupy third base Wednesday.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting day off Vargas is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First homer with ChiSox Vargas went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Friday against the Twins.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in left field Vargas is starting in left field and batting second in Wednesday's game versus the Royals.

Impact The presumption was that Vargas would return to the dirt 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 it will be Nick Senzel at the hot corner and Lenyn Sosa at the keystone.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hitless in White Sox debut Vargas went 0-for-4 on Tuesday against the Royals.

Impact Vargas made his debut with the White Sox after being traded from the Dodgers on Monday. He served as the designated hitter and hit second in the lineup, and the final two months of the campaign should offer him the opportunity for his most consistent playing time in the majors.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hitless in team debut Vargas went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Royals.

Impact Vargas made his debut with the White Sox after being traded from the Dodgers on Monday. He served as the designated hitter and hit second in the lineup. The White Sox could eventually have Vargas see time at third base, second base or in the corner outfield, and the final two months of the campaign should offer him the opportunity for his most consistent playing time in the majors.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sox land Vargas, prospects in 3-team deal for Kopech, Fedde and Pham CHICAGO -- Talent acquisition is the White Sox focus, at this point, according to general manager Chris Getz. And a three-team trade with th...

JULY 30, 2024 • MLB.COM

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White Sox's Miguel Vargas & Andrew Benintendi collide on a pop fly to allow three runs to score for the Orioles