Miguel Vargas helps Chicago White Sox clinch playoff spot in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 9:27 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Miguel Vargas has played a crucial role for the Chicago White Sox as they clinched their first playoff appearance since 2021. Acquired in July 2024 from the Los Angeles Dodgers, Vargas struggled initially but is now tied for the team lead in home runs this year. Following a recent postseason-clinching win against the Kansas City Royals, Vargas achieved milestone statistics, becoming the first player in Sox history to record 30 doubles, 30 home runs, 20 stolen bases, and 100 runs in a single season. The Sox have rebounded effectively this season after three consecutive years of over 100 losses, highlighting a significant turnaround within the organization.
- •Chicago White Sox clinched playoff spot after defeating Kansas City Royals 9-1.
- •Miguel Vargas tied for team lead in home runs in 2026.
- •Vargas becomes first player in Sox history with 30 doubles, 30 home runs, 20 steals, and 100 runs.
- •Sox have won four of their last five games heading into playoff contention.
- •Vargas earned AL Player of the Week honors for his recent performance.
- 9:27 PMYahoo Sports — Miguel Vargas has come a long way since 2024 — and so have the Chicago White Sox
"Miguel Vargas perfectly signifies where the Chicago White Sox were and where they are now. The Sox acquired the third baseman from the Los Angeles Dodgers as part of a three-team trade in July 2024. He hit .104 in 42 games that season with the Sox, a team that lost a modern-day record 121 games. Vargas is tied for the team lead in home runs this year, helping the Sox clinch their first playoff ...
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