Chicago White Sox skyrocket up latest MLB power rankings, Miguel Vargas award prediction
There may be no team in Major League Baseball that is a bigger surprise than the Chicago White Sox. After losing 100+ games in each of the past three seasons, Chicago sits at 32-28 through the first 60 games of 2026. They are currently one of just five teams in the American League with a winning record, and boast the tenth-best record in Major League Baseball.
Obviously, the White Sox have gotten contributions from multiple players on their way to early-season success. One of the stars that is starting to draw the attention of the national media is Miguel Vargas, who is finally displaying the power Chicago knew he had in him.
The Chicago White Sox see Miguel Vargas gets a Silver Slugger prediction
On Tuesday, The Athletic released its weekly MLB power rankings. Last week, they had the White Sox slotted at 21. This week, though, Chicago has shot up to number 12. In their rankings, they also predicted that Vargas will be a candidate to win a Silver Slugger upon season’s end:
“If you eliminate Kevin McGonigle from the mix, who’s primarily a shortstop, Vargas is tied for the fWAR lead among AL third baseman (1.9), is third in wRC+ (134), tied for first in homers and first in runs scored.
“After a rough second half in 2024 following his trade from the Dodgers, Vargas has improved in each of the following two seasons, showing the promise that had him among the sport’s top prospects in 2023. That promise should end with a shiny silver bat for his mantle.”
In 59 games played, Vargas is hitting .241/.366/.508 with 15 home runs and 38 RBI. He has also stolen nine bases.
At this point, Vargas is on pace to hit 40 home runs in 2026, which would easily be his career-high. Prior to this season, the most home runs he hit in any given season was 16, which he did last year.
With Munetaka Murakami out for a month with a hamstring strain, the White Sox will need Vargas’ power bat to continue to produce. If it does and Chicago keeps winning, it may even be possible that the White Sox third baseman gets some AL MVP votes.
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