It’s one of the more exciting Waiver Wednesdays as we take a look at a four pack of players aided by their recent trades:

Miguel Vargas – 2B/OF – CHW – 2% Yahoo, 34% Fantrax

Vargas never quite measured up to the Dodgers’ defensive standards at any of the positions he tried (namely third base, second base, and outfield). Even with the myriad of holes that developed in their lineup this year, they couldn’t bring themselves to deploy him anywhere regularly. The depleted White Sox won’t have that trouble, and while it’s not yet clear which of their many holes he’s in line to fill, you can be certain that Vargas will have every opportunity to contribute offensively. That’s the part of his game that’s so intriguing for fantasy. In 41 games at Triple-A this year, the 24-year-old slashed .290/.440/.566 with eight home runs, eight stolen bases, and more walks (38) than strikeouts (33), and that’s basically how his minor-league career has always gone. Judging by the exit velocity readings, his power will more likely be in the 20-homer range than the 30-homer range, but with a good batting average to accompany it. This move makes him a priority pickup in deeper leagues, and he at least bears watching in the shallower ones. Vargas owns a lifetime .889 OPS in the minors that includes a 1.006 mark in 41 Triple-A games this year. The 24-year-old clearly has some offensive upside, but he was unable to get into a groove on a Dodgers team that wouldn’t give him regular playing time. The rebuilding White Sox will certainly give Vargas opportunities down the stretch, and although I wouldn’t add him right now, he’s someone to keep an eye on.

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