Vargas went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, one RBI and three runs scored Tuesday against Atlanta.
Vargas has started all seven games since returning from the injured list, with Tuesday marking his third multi-hit effort in that span. He also extended his hitting streak to five games, during which he's gone 8-for-21 with an RBI, two doubles and four runs scored.
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White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Two walks in return
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Vargas went 0-for-3 with two walks and a run scored Tuesday against the Tigers.
Vargas returned from the injured list Tuesday after a minimum stint. He hit sixth in the lineup and played first base while scoring in the eighth inning on an RBI single from Edgar Quero. Vargas figures to be a regular in the lineup moving forward.
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White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Back from injured list
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The White Sox reinstated Vargas (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
The 25-year-old landed on the injured list in early August due to an oblique strain, and he'll rejoin the big-league club after missing just the 10-day minimum. Prior to the injury, Vargas came out of the All-Star break hot with an .874 OPS in 13 games.
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White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Takes part in BP
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Vargas (oblique) took batting practice Monday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Vargas relayed after the workout that he didn't feel hindered by his left oblique strain and said that he hopes to be activated from the 10-day injured list without going on a rehab assignment first. That decision will be up to the White Sox, but the team could grant Vargas' request since the 25-year-old has missed just over a week of action thus far. If Vargas does bypass a rehab assignment, he could return for this weekend's series in Kansas City.
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White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Out with oblique strain
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The White Sox placed Vargas on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a left oblique strain.
Vargas was scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's 1-0 win due to the injury and will be sidelined for at least another nine days, though he doesn't have an official timeline for his return. Curtis Mead was called up from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move and could see time at first base while Vargas is out.
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White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Diagnosed with oblique strain
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Vargas was scratched from Saturday's game against the Angels due to a left oblique strain.
Vargas was originally slated to start at first base but was scratched just before the beginning of Saturday's contest. The White Sox later announced that Vargas is dealing with a left oblique strain and is being further evaluated. Given the nature of the injury, it wouldn't be surprising if Vargas has to miss more than just Saturday's contest, though it's not yet clear how severe the issue is. Lenyn Sosa shifted from the keystone over to first base Saturday after Vargas was pulled and may make more starts there if the latter needs to miss additional time.
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White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Last-minute scratch Saturday
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Vargas is no longer in the starting lineup against the Angels on Saturday.
Vargas was originally slated to start at first base and bat cleanup, but he was removed from the lineup just before the start of the contest. It's not immediately clear what prompted his removal. Corey Julks is entering the starting nine in Vargas' place and is playing left field, while Lenyn Sosa is shifting from the keystone to first base, among other defensive changes.
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White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Tallies 13th homer
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Vargas went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run Wednesday against the Phillies.
Vargas played his part in a seven-run seventh inning for the White Sox, blasting his 13th home run of the season. He hasn't had a strong July, but he has performed well since the All-Star break by collecting at least one hit in eight of his 12 starts. In that span, Vargas has popped three homers, driven in nine and scored 12 runs.
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White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Homers, drives in three
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Vargas went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer, a double and two runs scored in Sunday's win against Pittsburgh.
Vargas got the scoring started early with his three-run shot in the first inning. He snapped a 26-game homerless drought and is up to 11 long balls this season. Vargas also hit his 25th double of the year and finished the three-game series against the Pirates with four extra-base hits. He's slashing .222/.301/.398 with 38 extra-base hits and 49 runs scored through 395 plate appearances.
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White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Pair of doubles in win
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Vargas went 2-for-5 with two doubles and a run scored Saturday against the Pirates.
Vargas managed his first multi-hit game in his last eight starts, recording doubles in the sixth and eighth innings. He's struggled throughout July, going just 8-for-50 with one RBI and six runs scored. Positively, Vargas has struck out only eight times in that span.
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White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Idle Saturday
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Vargas isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Cleveland.
Vargas will catch his breath Saturday after playing both games of Friday's twin bill, during which he went 1-for-7 with an RBI and a walk. Lenyn Sosa will take over at first base while Vargas sits, opening up second base for Chase Meidroth.
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White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Knocks in decisive runs
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Vargas went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI on Sunday against the Blue Jays.
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.
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White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Homers in loss
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Vargas went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk and three RBI in Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Royals.
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.
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White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Two homers in loss
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Vargas went 4-for-4 with two home runs, a double and three RBI against the Cubs on Friday.
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.
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White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Swats clutch home run
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Vargas went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer, a double and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Reds.
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.
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White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Back in lineup Tuesday
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Vargas (calf) will start at third base and bat second in Tuesday's game versus the Reds.
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.
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White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Belts first homer of 2025
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Vargas went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and an additional run scored in Thursday's 3-0 win over Minnesota.
Vargas extended the White Sox's lead to three runs in the sixth inning, when he took Jorge Alcala deep to left-center field for a solo homer. It was Vargas' first home run of the season, and while he has a .163 average for the season, he's been marginally better of late with a .217 average in his past seven games.
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White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Slipping down order
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Vargas went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored Sunday against the Red Sox.
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.
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White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Strong start from leadoff spot
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Vargas went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored Thursday against the Angels.
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 yet to find much traction at the big-league level, though the White Sox should afford him plenty of playing time to prove himself at in 2025.
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White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Adds muscle
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Vargas added 20 pounds of muscle during the offseason, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
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.
