After being traded to the Chicago White Sox from the Los Angeles Dodgers, Miguel Vargas has struggled to meet expectations. Originally viewed as a top prospect for his advanced hitting skills, Vargas has faced difficulties with the White Sox, posting a .387 OPS after the trade and starting the 2025 season with disappointing stats. In response to his struggles, the team encouraged Vargas to adjust his swing mechanics, resulting in a recent surge in performance. Despite a strong track record with Dodgers, his transition has been fraught with challenges.
Vargas made a change to his swing mechanics, raising his hands to even out his bat path and cover more of the strike zone with the barrel.
When Vargas reported to spring training in 2025 with extra muscle, he seemed poised to put it all together.
Before being traded in 2024, Vargas had three home runs and an OPS of .735 in 80 plate appearances for LA.
After being acquired by Chicago, Vargas' OPS was an abysmal .387 for the remainder of 2024.
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