Miguel Vargas Earns AL Silver Slugger Finalist Spot After 33-Homer Season

Miguel Vargas has been named an American League Silver Slugger finalist at third base following a breakout 2026 campaign with the Chicago White Sox. The All-Star smashed 33 home runs, posted an .837 OPS, and drove in 93 RBIs while accumulating 5.3 WAR. Vargas ranked second in the AL in runs scored, stole 22 bases, and was a driving force behind Chicago's league-leading offense, cementing his place among baseball's top third basemen.