This Chicago White Sox player made the Bleacher Report All-Breakout team

Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter posted an article highlighting his All-Breakout team for the 2026 season. He mentioned that no rookies were eligible for this list, as he focused on players with MLB experience. One member of the White Sox made the list in third baseman Miguel Vargas. Below is what he wrote about Chicago’s infielder:

“A former top prospect in the Dodgers system, Miguel Vargas, ended up traded to the White Sox, not because he didn’t have significant upside, but because there was simply no path to playing time. It’s the same reason Michael Busch is now thriving as the Cubs’ starting first baseman rather than backing up Freddie Freeman.

“Vargas was one of the few bright spots in the South Siders’ lineup before Kyle Teel, Colson Montgomery, and other up-and-comers were promoted from the minors. He now slots into the middle of a young offense on the rise. The 26-year-old logged an .839 OPS with runners in scoring position last season, and he will again be counted on to serve as a primary run producer in an improving White Sox lineup.”

Chicago has a lot of young talent on their roster, but Vargas can be a veteran difference-maker in 2026. He has proven to produce on the field while also being a locker room leader with a younger team.

Vargas finished the 2025 season as a league-average hitter. He posted a .717 OPS with 16 home runs, 60 RBI, 80 runs scored, and six steals without being caught over 138 games. He stepped up after a 13 OPS+ in 42 games with the White Sox in 2024. Vargas can be a massive player for Chicago this season on both sides of the ball. He can play both first and third base well and be a productive hitter. It will be intriguing to see how well he plays during the 2026 season.