{"id":252002,"date":"2026-07-08T14:29:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T14:29:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/08\/miguel-vargas-earned-his-all-star-spot-for-the-white-sox\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T14:29:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T14:29:14","slug":"miguel-vargas-earned-his-all-star-spot-for-the-white-sox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/08\/miguel-vargas-earned-his-all-star-spot-for-the-white-sox\/","title":{"rendered":"Miguel Vargas earned his All-Star spot for the White Sox"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Despite the success that the Chicago White Sox have seen this year, the club will be underrepresented at the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. Third baseman Miguel Vargas is the only representative heading to the Midsummer Classic, though right-hander Davis Martin is also deserving of a spot. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Miguel Vargas has proven to be an All-Star with the season he is having<\/h2>\n

Players often need a little seasoning before reaching their potential in the big leagues. Vargas has been no different, and his breakout season has not come without some struggles.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Cuban native hit below .200 in each of the last three seasons, but has pushed his average to a career-high .245 this year. He’s setting career highs in other categories, too. Through 89 games, the 26-year-old has an .851 OPS (second among AL third basemen), 20 home runs (tied for second), and 56 RBI (tied for first with Junior Caminero).\u00a0<\/p>\n

Vargas is also about to set new career highs in walks (currently 56) and stolen bases (11). His hard work during the offseasons has helped shape him into an All-Star. \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIt means a lot,\u201d Vargas said to\u00a0Scott Merkin of MLB.com<\/a> on July 4. \u201cI put a lot of hard work in there and it\u2019s great to see some payoff.\u201d<\/p>\n

Davis Martin should have been the White Sox’s other All-Star<\/h2>\n

Vargas’s extra efforts have helped him secure an All-Star bid, but the same can’t be said for Davis Martin. After missing all of 2023 and part of 2024 following Tommy John surgery, Martin is enjoying a breakout season and proving to be among the better pitchers in the American League.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Martin’s nine wins are tied for second in the AL. His 3.08 ERA is seventh-best. Both are already career-bests. He’s allowed the 15th-fewest walks (29 in 98.1 IP) and the second-fewest home runs (six).\u00a0<\/p>\n

Martin’s stretch through April and May was especially dominant. He was 7-1 with a 1.73 ERA and 65 strikeouts in 62.2 IP.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Martin has stepped forward to be the ace of the White Sox staff this year. Shane Smith, last year’s lone All-Star, was unable to replicate 2025’s success.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pitchers may drop out of Tuesday’s (July 14) All-Star Game for one reason or another, so there’s still a chance that Martin gets his opportunity to join the roster.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n