Vargas, others return for final stretch
Sep 11 2025
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Chicago White Sox
NEWS: Chicago activated IF Miguel Vargas (hand) from the IL and optioned 3B Bryan Ramos to AAA-Charlotte.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: Vargas immediately slotted back into the White Sox lineup on Wednesday and we can expect him to hold down one of the corner infield spots just about every day in the season’s final two weeks. Ramos was just 2-for-12 in his short stint, and will likely head back to Triple-A for more seasoning in 2026.
–Hershey
Houston Astros
NEWS: Houston placed Luis H. Garcia on the 15-day IL with right elbow discomfort, and recalled RHP Nick Hernandez from Triple-A.
IMPACT: Medium
BHQ SPIN: Garcia lasted but 1.2 IP in his second start in two seasons after Tommy John surgery and an...
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