White Sox infielder Miguel Vargas earns honorable mention in midseason top 25
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Miguel Vargas of the Chicago White Sox received an honorable mention in Bleacher Report's midseason top 25 list. Vargas has excelled during the 2026 season, hitting.244 with 19 home runs and a team-leading 52 RBIs across 84 games. The White Sox acquired him in a trade involving Michael Kopech, which included the Dodgers and Cardinals. Vargas has stepped up while Munetaka Murakami is on the injured list, bolstering the team's offensive efforts as they aim for a postseason run.
- •Vargas recognized for his strong performance in the first half of 2026
- •He leads the team in RBIs while Munetaka Murakami is injured
- •Trade involving Vargas has become advantageous for the White Sox
- •Vargas is on pace for nearly 40 home runs and 20 stolen bases
- •White Sox currently positioned for a postseason run
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — White Sox infielder quietly grabs honorable mention spot in midseason top 25
"The Michael Kopech trade is paying off for the White Sox.
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