URGENT UPDATE: The Chicago White Sox have just placed infielder Miguel Vargas on the 10-day injured list due to a left oblique strain, the team confirmed on Sunday, July 15, 2024. Vargas, aged 25, was unexpectedly scratched from Saturday night’s nail-biting 1-0 victory against the Angels in Anaheim.
Vargas, acquired from the Dodgers during a significant three-team trade earlier this month, has struggled with a batting average of .229, hitting 13 home runs and driving in 44 RBIs over 106 games this season. His absence will be felt as the team looks to maintain momentum in a tightly contested division.
In a swift response to Vargas’s injury, the White Sox have recalled infielder Curtis Mead from Triple-A Charlotte. The 24-year-old Mead was part of a deal that sent right-hander Adrian Houser to Tampa Bay earlier this week. He has recorded a batting average of .226 this season with three home runs and eight RBIs across 49 games with the Rays.
Additionally, the White Sox have bolstered their pitching staff by claiming left-hander Bryan Hudson and right-hander Elvis Peguero off waivers from Milwaukee. Both pitchers have been assigned to Triple-A Charlotte, aiming to provide depth as the team navigates through injuries.
As the season progresses, fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how the White Sox adapt to these changes. With Vargas sidelined, the pressure intensifies on the remaining roster to step up in crucial games ahead.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
