Miguel Vargas leads White Sox resurgence in 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 8:55 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Miguel Vargas has emerged as a key player for the Chicago White Sox in the 2026 season. After struggling in 2024 with a.104 batting average, Vargas has revitalized his career, contributing significantly to the team's performance as they sit above.500. With a strong offensive output and nine stolen bases, Vargas is in contention for the American League All-Star starting spot at third base, aiming to end a 93-year drought for the franchise. His transformation reflects both personal resilience and the White Sox's surprising turnaround this season.
- •Vargas is hitting well, maintaining a high on-base percentage.
- •White Sox currently above.500 and in playoff contention.
- •Vargas's improvements include better bat speed and increased walk rates.
- •He has nine stolen bases in 2026, enhancing his overall game.
- •Vargas could be the first White Sox third baseman to start an All-Star Game since 1933.
- 8:55 PMYahoo Sports — From Shell-Shocked to Southside Star: Inside Miguel Vargas’s 2026 Breakout
"The Chicago White Sox were not supposed to be in this position. After enduring back-to-back historically bleak seasons, including a […]
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