White Sox INF Vargas Exits Game with Left Wrist Contusion vs Yankees

Chicago White Sox first baseman Miguel Vargas suffered a left wrist contusion after a collision with New York Yankees' Aaron Judge during Thursday's game, forcing him to leave in the fifth inning. Vargas had earlier hit his first career grand slam in the second inning, tying the game before the injury occurred. The injury happened while Vargas was stretching to field a wide throw, with Judge's leg striking Vargas' glove hand, causing him to crumple in pain. Initial reports indicate a contusion, but further imaging is needed, and a stint on the injured list seems likely, raising concerns about a possible season-ending injury. Vargas had been performing well lately, hitting .283 with a .841 OPS in the second half, and his absence could impact the White Sox's lineup, giving more playing time to Curtis Mead, Lenyn Sosa, and others. The injury also disrupted the momentum Vargas had gained since the All-Star break, as he had accrued 14 home runs and 52 RBIs with a .719 OPS in 2025.