Vargas is not in the lineup for Friday's game in Detroit.
Vargas had started each of the last five games 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.
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White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Goes deep Sunday
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Vargas went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the Padres.
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 .122/.231/.200 with seven RBI, eight runs and a 15:38 BB:K in 138 plate appearances.
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White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Not starting Friday
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Vargas isn't in the White Sox's lineup for Friday's game versus San Diego.
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 handle the hot corner and bat eighth.
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White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Still has chances for playing time
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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 injured list, Kyle Glaser of MLB.com reports.
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.
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White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Losing work to Ramos
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Vargas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.
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.
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White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Knocks in one
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Vargas went 1-for-2 with a double, an RBI, a run scored and a walk Saturday against the Mets.
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.
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White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Getting day off
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Vargas is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.
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.
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White Sox's Miguel Vargas: First homer with ChiSox
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Vargas went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Friday against the Twins.
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.
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White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Starting in left field
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Vargas will start in left field and bat second in Wednesday's game versus the Royals.
The presumption was that Vargas would return to playing the infield 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, the White Sox will have Nick Senzel cover the hot corner and Lenyn Sosa man the keystone.
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White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Goes to ChiSox in three-team deal
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The White Sox acquired Vargas and infielders Alexander Albertus (undisclosed) and Jeral Perez and a player to be named later or cash considerations Monday in a three-team deal involving the Dodgers and Cardinals, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports. The Dodgers acquired utility man Tommy Edman (wrist) and right-handers Michael Kopech and Oliver Gonzalez, while the Cardinals received right-hander Erick Fedde, outfielder Tommy Pham and a player to be named later or cash considerations.
Vargas should have a clear path to playing time clear in Chicago, where he could return to his more familiar spot at second base after the Dodgers used him exclusively in the corner outfield this season. The 24-year-old carries a .658 OPS over parts of three major-league seasons, but Vargas is a career .308/.396/.493 hitter during his time in the minors.
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Dodgers' Miguel Vargas: Could play third base
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Manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that Vargas could play third base as soon as Sunday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
The Dodgers are dealing with a plethora of injuries in the infield, with Mookie Betts (hand), Max Muncy (oblique), Miguel Rojas (forearm) and Chris Taylor (groin) all on the IL while Freddie Freeman was placed on the family emergency list Saturday. Vargas has primarily played left field for the Dodgers this season but with the team shorthanded, he could see some action at third base. Vargas has a .745 OPS this season with three homers in 79 plate appearances.
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Dodgers' Miguel Vargas: Called up from Triple-A
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The Dodgers recalled Vargas from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday.
Shortstop Mookie Betts (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move, but Vargas isn't expected to get the first chance to replace the seven-time All-Star in the Dodgers' everyday lineup. Instead, manager Dave Roberts suggested after Sunday's 3-0 win over the Royals that Miguel Rojas would likely step in as the Dodgers' primary shortstop, so Vargas could be limited to the short-side platoon role in the corner outfield that he previously held during his three-plus-week stay with the big club earlier in the season. Vargas saw extended time at second base with the Dodgers and Oklahoma City in 2023, but he's played exclusively in left field and at designated hitter in 2024.
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Dodgers' Miguel Vargas: Optioned to Triple-A
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Vargas was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City by the Dodgers on Saturday, J.P. Hoornstra of DodgersNation.com reports.
Vargas traveled with the Dodgers to South Korea for their upcoming series versus the Padres, but he will not be on the active roster. The 24-year-old has been working out in left field this spring and figures to continue playing the outfield while at OKC.
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Dodgers' Miguel Vargas: Not in lineup Friday
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Vargas is not in the lineup Friday versus the Angels.
Mookie Betts will make his 19th start of the year at second base, and it's his sixth start there in the Dodgers' last 12 games. Vargas hit a double in Thursday's win over the Dodgers but holds a disappointing .197/.300/.370 slash line over 299 plate appearances.
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Dodgers' Miguel Vargas: Sitting amid struggles
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Vargas is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Pirates.
Mookie Betts will start at second base and bat leadoff versus the Pirates and right-hander Luis Ortiz. Vargas went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts in Monday's series opener and is slashing just .197/.301/.369 through 294 plate appearances this season.
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Dodgers' Miguel Vargas: Not starting Sunday
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Vargas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Vargas started the past eight games and will receive a day to regroup after he went 1-for-29 during that stretch. Mookie Betts will come in to play second base while Jason Heyward starts in right field.
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Dodgers' Miguel Vargas: Ends slump with homer
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Vargas went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Angels.
Vargas had gone 0-for-20 over his last six games and came up empty in his first three at-bats Wednesday before knocking a ninth-inning solo shot. It snapped an 11-game homer drought for the infielder. He continues to see regular playing time, but he's slashing just .207/.309/.388 with seven homers, 30 RBI, 32 runs scored and three stolen bases over 69 contests. Vargas also struck out three times Wednesday, but he's displayed a decent eye at the plate with a 19.9 percent strikeout rate and a 12.4 percent walk rate on the year.
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Dodgers' Miguel Vargas: Out of lineup
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Vargas will sit Saturday against the Phillies, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.
Vargas went hitless in Friday's series opener but reached base twice on a pair of walks. His eye has been his biggest strength in his first full major-league season, with his 13.0 percent walk rate helping him to a 110 wRC+ despite his modest .231 batting average and six homers. Mookie Betts will move in to play second base in Vargas' absence, with Jason Heyward taking Betts' usual spot in right field.
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Dodgers' Miguel Vargas: Goes deep Wednesday
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Vargas went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and two total RBI in a loss to the Reds on Wednesday.
Vargas blasted a solo shot to center field in the second inning and added a run-scoring double in the third. The rookie extended his modest hitting streak to five games, during which he's slashing .429/.529/.857 with three extra-base hits, three RBI and a steal. Vargas didn't hit his first homer until his 25th game of the campaign, but he's perked up a bit since with six long balls across his past 33 contests.
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Dodgers' Miguel Vargas: Swipes bag in loss
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Vargas went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's loss to the Reds.
Vargas walked and stole his third base of the year in the sixth and later notched a base hit in the eighth. The 23-year-old has recorded a hit in each of his first four games in June and also has a 3:3 BB:K over that span. Vargas has endured growing pains over the course of his first full MLB season but will continue to see the lion's share of starts at second base. He's slashing .228/.333/.413 with five homers, 26 RBI, 28 runs and a 28:43 BB:K over 216 plate appearances.
