Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Miguel Vargas (baseball)

Discover the career path of Miguel Vargas (baseball), from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Miguel Vargas is a Cuban professional baseball player currently with the Chicago White Sox. Primarily a third baseman and first baseman, he previously played for the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB. Vargas is a professional athlete in Major League Baseball.

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September 2017: Signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers

Miguel Vargas signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers as an international free agent in September 2017.

2017: Signed with Dodgers as International Free Agent

In 2017, Miguel Vargas, a Cuban national and son of former baseball player Lázaro Vargas, defected and subsequently signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers as an international free agent.

2018: First Professional Season

In 2018, Miguel Vargas spent his first professional season with the Arizona League Dodgers, Ogden Raptors, and Great Lakes Loons.

2019: Played for Great Lakes and Rancho Cucamonga Quakes

In 2019, Miguel Vargas played for the Great Lakes Loons and Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.

2021: Promoted to Tulsa Drillers

Miguel Vargas started 2021 with the Great Lakes Loons before being promoted to the Tulsa Drillers. He batted .319 with 23 home runs and 76 RBIs. He was awarded the Branch Rickey Minor League Player of the Year Award and selected as a post-season Double-A Central all-star.

August 2, 2022: MLB Promotion

Miguel Vargas was promoted to the major leagues for the first time by the Dodgers on August 2, 2022.

September 24, 2022: First MLB Home Run

On September 24, 2022, Miguel Vargas hit his first MLB home run off Jordan Montgomery of the St. Louis Cardinals.

2022: MLB Debut

After several seasons in the minor leagues, Miguel Vargas, a top prospect for the Dodgers, made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 2022.

2022: Promoted to Triple-A and All-Star Futures Game

Miguel Vargas was promoted to the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers at the beginning of the 2022 season and received an invitation to the 2022 All-Star Futures Game. He batted .304 with 17 homers and 72 RBIs in 113 games.

2023: Played as Dodgers' Opening Day Second Baseman

In 2023, Miguel Vargas was the Dodgers' Opening Day second baseman, playing 81 games through the All-Star break. He was later optioned to the minors on July 9 but helped Oklahoma City win the Pacific Coast League championship.

July 29, 2024: Traded to White Sox

On July 29, 2024, Miguel Vargas was traded by the Dodgers to the Chicago White Sox with other players for Michael Kopech in a three-team trade that also included Tommy Edman of the St. Louis Cardinals.

2024: Traded to Chicago White Sox

In 2024, after inconsistent playing time with the Dodgers, Miguel Vargas was traded to the Chicago White Sox as part of a three-team trade.

2024: Rejoined Major League Roster

Miguel Vargas returned to Oklahoma City to begin the 2024 season and rejoined the major league roster on May 17. In Los Angeles, he played 30 games, batting .239 with three home runs and nine RBIs while playing left field.