The Twins activated Astudillo off the 10-day injured list and optioned him to their alternate training site on Tuesday. Vargas, 29, is a career .255/.284/.385 hitter across four seasons (136 games) with Minnesota and Arizona. Twins acquire Ildemaro Vargas from D-backs. Minnesota's player pool is full at 60 players. Most of that action was at second base, though Vargas also appeared at third base, shortstop and in the corner outfield spots. That's where Astudillo had already been working out since he was cleared for baseball activity on July 26 after he tested positive for COVID-19 during the intake screening for Summer Camp. Vargas, 29, doesn't fill an area of need on the Twins' 2020 roster. That's where Astudillo had already been working out since he was cleared for baseball activity on July 26 after he tested positive for COVID-19 during the intake screening for Summer Camp. "I think he's in great shape," Baldelli said. The Twins acquired versatile infielder Ildemaro Vargas from the D-backs on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations in a move that manager Rocco Baldelli described as possibly being oriented toward the long term. The teams announced the deal on Tuesday. He saw his most playing time in 2019, when he appeared in 92 games. Most of that action was at second base, though Vargas also appeared at third base, shortstop and in the corner outfield spots. Marwin González and Ehire. If Vargas maintains his roster spot through the end of the season, he could make sense as a utility option in coming years based on Minnesota's roster situation. 19 prospect Travis Blankenhorn also waiting in the wings at the St. Paul, Minn., alternate training site. Marwin González and Ehire Adrianza already offer plenty of versatility around the infield, with Willians Astudillo and No. "It's not like we didn't have that already, but we think that this is a player that can do it and do it for us going forward in the future.". Twins acquire Ildemaro Vargas from D-backs 5 minutes ago The Minnesota Twins announced Tuesday that they have acquired infielder Ildemaro Vargas from … Vargas was designated for assignment by the D-backs on Thursday after starting the season 3-for-20 with a walk. Do-Hyoung Park covers the Twins for MLB.com. Vargas was designated for assignment by the D-backs on Thursday after starting the season 3-for-20 with a walk. T. Vargas, 29, is a career .255/.284/.385 hitter across four seasons (136 games) with Minnesota and Arizona. "I don't think this is a short-term play for us in any way," Baldelli said. Follow him on Twitter at @dohyoungpark and on Instagram at dohyoung.park. He has extensive Minor League experience and is a career .257/.287/.387 hitter in 265 big league games over four seasons. Vargas is out of Minor League options, meaning that the Twins would need to designate him for assignment and expose him to outright waivers to move him off the active roster. He's doing very well. Vargas, 29, doesn't fill an area of need on the Twins' 2020 roster. It's worth noting that the Twins also claimed Adrianza off waivers in 2017 in a similar situation as a versatile, out-of-options infielder. The Cubs announced a series of roster moves on Saturday, which include claiming infielder Ildemaro Vargas off waivers from the Twins. "I think we would be looking into acquiring Vargas regardless of what we had," Baldelli said. Follow him on Twitter at @dohyoungpark and on Instagram at dohyoung.park. The Twins activated Astudillo off the 10-day injured list and optioned him to their alternate training site on Tuesday. Not much is going to change as far as what he's doing. PHOENIX (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have acquired infielder Ildemaro Vargas from the Arizona Diamondbacks for cash considerations. It's more about the ability of the player than the circumstances of our season.". Baldelli also said the acquisition had nothing to do with Josh Donaldson's right calf strain, which has lingered since July 31. The Twins acquired versatile infielder Ildemaro Vargas from the D-backs on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations in a move that manager Rocco Baldelli described as possibly being oriented toward the long term. "He's a guy that we're going to bring in, and we already like what he can do, and maybe we can even develop him even more in some ways and kind of let him settle in and see what kind of role it ends up looking like. "He's a guy that we're going to bring in, and we already like what he can do, and maybe we can even develop him even more in some ways and kind of let him settle in and see what kind of role it ends up looking like. "I don't think this is a short-term play for us in any way," Baldelli said. The Twins acquired versatile infielder Ildemaro Vargas from the D-backs on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations in a move that manager Rocco Baldelli described as possibly being oriented toward the long term. Baldelli also said the acquisition had nothing to do with Josh Donaldson's right calf strain, which has lingered since July 31. They could come any time.". The 29-year-old Vargas was one of the D-backs’ primary backups last season, playing in 92 games while batting.269 with six homers and 24 RBIs. We're bringing him in knowing that we have guys that fill similar roles already and guys that can do some of the things that he can do. Sadler allowed six earned runs in 9 1/3 innings (5.79 ERA) this season. "It's not like we didn't have that already, but we think that this is a player that can do it and do it for us going forward in the future.". "It may be more of an administrative-type move as far as where he's at. The Cubs 60-man player pool stands at 59. He's doing very well. If Vargas maintains his roster spot through the end of the season, he could make sense as a utility option in coming years based on Minnesota's roster situation. "I think we would be looking into acquiring Vargas regardless of what we had," Baldelli said. Both Adrianza and González are bound for free agency at the end of this season, meaning there could be room for Vargas' versatility alongside the likes of Blankenhorn and possibly Nick Gordon. "Bringing a guy in that you really like, as opposed to a certain fit. Sep 5, 2020. / by Tim Stebbins. "Bringing a guy in that you really like, as opposed to a certain fit. The Twins acquired versatile infielder Ildemaro Vargas from the D-backs on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations in a move that manager Rocco Baldelli described as possibly being oriented toward the long term. Knowing that he is an option for us -- always, at any given point -- it's a very good feeling, and you never know when those moves are going to come. September 5, 2020, by Michael Cerami Chicago Cubs. Vargas, 29, doesn't fill an area of need on the Twins' 2020 roster. Those moves occurred alongside the expected roster news of adding Adbert Alzolay to the larger 29-man roster for today’s double-header (by the way, IAN HAPP IS BACK! Baldelli expects Vargas to join the Twins when they return to Minneapolis at the conclusion of their current road trip. We're bringing him in knowing that we have guys that fill similar roles already and guys that can do some of the things that he can do. He also played some first base this season. Cotton, acquired from Oakland last November, was optioned to the Cubs alternate training site in South Bend in July before they designated him for assignment on Aug. 16. It's worth noting that the Twins also claimed Adrianza off waivers in 2017 in a similar situation as a versatile, out-of-options infielder. According to Baldelli, it instead had more to do with what the Twins liked about Vargas' skillset and the idea of adding him to the roster as another potential utility option moving forward. According to Baldelli, it instead had more to do with what the Twins liked about Vargas' skillset and the idea of adding him to the roster as another potential utility option moving forward. He has yet to report to the Cubs. The Twins acquired versatile infielder Ildemaro Vargas from the D-backs on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations in a move that manager Rocco Baldelli described as possibly being oriented toward the long term. Cubs claim infielder off waivers from Twins, release Cotton. Vargas will soon be added to the 28-man active roster, though no corresponding move has been announced at this time. It's more about the ability of the player than the circumstances of our season.". Twins acquire Ildemaro Vargas from D-backs. Both Adrianza and González are bound for free agency at the end of this season, meaning there could be room for Vargas' versatility alongside the likes of Blankenhorn and possibly Nick Gordon. Vargas is out of Minor League options, meaning that the Twins would need to designate him for assignment and expose him to outright waivers to move him off the active roster. Further, the Cubs released right-hander Jharel Cotton. The Mariners also claimed right-hander Casey Sadler off waivers from the Cubs, who DFA-ed him on Tuesday. In 18 games (42 at- bats) between the two clubs this season, he's hitting .190/.222/.262. They could come any time.". Vargas, 29, doesn't fill an area of need on the Twins' 2020 roster. He didn't make any big league appearances with the Cubs and allowed seven earned runs in 6 2/3 innings in spring training/summer training camp. he Cubs announced a series of roster moves on Saturday, which include claiming infielder Ildemaro Vargas off waivers from the Twins. Vargas will soon be added to the 28-man active roster, though no corresponding move has been announced at this time. 19 prospect Travis Blankenhorn also waiting in the wings at the St. Paul, Minn., alternate training site. Today, the Chicago Cubs have claimed recently DFA’d second baseman Ildemaro Vargas from the Minnesota Twins and have released recently DFA’d righty Jharel Cotton. Knowing that he is an option for us -- always, at any given point -- it's a very good feeling, and you never know when those moves are going to come.

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