Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas made clear Tuesday that his breakout season remains secondary to Chicago’s playoff push. The White Sox entered the night 80-76, one game behind the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central while holding the American League’s final Wild Card position with six games remaining in the 2026 season.

Miguel Vargas hit his 33rd homer, walked twice and stole his 20th base Saturday in the White Sox's 3-1 win over the Tigers.

For the first time in 18 years, the Chicago White Sox have three players with at least 30 home runs in the same season: Miguel Vargas, Colson Montgomery and Munetaka Murakami.

Vargas, the White Sox's best player in 2026, leads the team in several categories, including home runs, runs batted in, runs scored and stolen bases.

Miguel Vargas grounds into a double play, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Kyle Teel out at 2nd. Miguel Vargas out at 1st.

Miguel Vargas has taken a massive step forward for the Chicago White Sox in 2026. After hitting 16 home runs and 32 doubles a year ago, he has raised the long ball total to 33 this year, while also adding 31 doubles.