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Miguel Vargas 2026 Fantasy Baseball Outlook: Potential For Breakout Following Solid 2025 Season
In his first full season as a regular in the lineup, Miguel Vargas finally got to show off what he's capable of. While a .234/.316/.401 slash line and 16 home runs in 138 games doesn't jump off the page, it was a step forward. Vargas entered 2025 as a career .175/.273/.312 hitter with 13 homers in 171 MLB games across three seasons. What was most impressive from Vargas is he managed to demonstrate decent power while cutting down the strikeouts. His 17.6% K% ranked in the 72nd percentile, while Vargas also maintained his ability to get on base. His 9.8% BB% ranked in the 70th percentile. Vargas' plate discipline lends itself more to points and OBP leagues. But it also helps Vargas to make the most of his modest hit tool. Vargas led the White Sox in runs scored (80), which was largely a product of his ability to get on base. Vargas also ranked third on the team for RBI (60), fourth in homers, and fourth in steals (six). While Vargas isn't likely to put up fantasy league-winning numbers in 2026, he could prove to be a draft-day bargain if he can take a further step forward this year.
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