It might seem like I drew the short straw among the prospect analysts here at Rotoballer, but I actually picked this assignment! You wont see many of these names on top 100 lists. Despite being one of the positions from which teams expect to get the most offensive production, first base gets the least amount of respect on prospect lists. So exciting first base prospects are few and far between, but that doesnt matter for us. [...]

Minnesota Twins first baseman/designated hitter Kennys Vargas has cleared waivers and will report to Triple-A Rochester. Vargas had a busy week as the Twins tried to get him through waivers earlier, only to have the Cincinnati Reds claim him. The Twins then got Vargas back two days later after Cincinnati waived the slugger. Vargas is blocked by both Joe Mauer and Logan Morrison at the big league level and will probably need an injury to make a big league impact this season.

The Cincinnati Reds claimed first baseman/designated hitter Kennys Vargas off of waivers on Thursday. Vargas was waived by the Minnesota Twins earlier in the week. Vargas became expendable in Minnesota following the off-season signing of Logan Morrison. Vargas has loads of power in his bat but it is unclear how much playing time he will get in Cincinnati, where there is no DH spot and All-Star Joey Votto is locked in at first base. If he gets playing time, Vargas' power bat should play well in h[...]

The Minnesota Twins acquired outfielder Jake Cave from the New York Yankees on Friday, sending right-handed pitcher Luis Gil to New York in exchange. To make room for Cave, the team has designated first baseman Kennys Vargas for assignment. Vargas' days in Minnesota were numbered from the moment they signed Logan Morrison as a free agent. Cave hit 20 homers in the minors in 2017 and, according to chief baseball officer Derek Falvey, has an "overall appealing skill set." Manager Paul Molitor told[...]

Minnesota Twins first baseman/designated hitter Kennys Vargas will likely be the odd man out when the team has to trim the roster down to 25 players. Vargas was originally expected to be the team's backup first baseman but the mid-spring signing of Logan Morrison will likely leave Vargas without a spot on the active roster, barring injury. Vargas is out of minor league options and will likely be waived by the end of Spring Training. Minnesota is hopeful he clears waivers so they can assign him t[...]

This article references and more! Minnesota Twins first baseman Kennys Vargas was fitted for a new contact lens in his left eye on Saturday. Vargas is already seeing results, as he smacked a double on Saturday before adding another hit and two walks on Monday. While he is seeing more clearly these days, there is no clear fit for him with the Twins after the addition of Logan Morrison. There could be a trade in his future.Keep on reading: Kennys Vargas Working On Sight

This article references Kennys Vargas and more! Minnesota Twins first baseman/designated hitter Kennys Vargas has been benefiting from better vision after getting a a new contact-lens prescription for his left eye. The switch-hitter told reporters that both eyes are now 20/20 as he heads into the season. The young slugger is out of options with the Twins and has heard his name pop up in trade rumors throughout the offseason. Despite possessing massive power, Vargas has struggled to make much of a difference in the big leagues, posting just a [...]Keep on reading: Kennys Vargas Enjoying Improved Vision

Minnesota Twins first baseman/designated hitter Kennys Vargas has plans to lose some weight over the offseason. Vargas has always had loads of power but he has struggled with his weight at times over his career. The slugger split his time between Minnesota and Triple-A Rochester in 2017, combining f[...]

The Minnesota Twins recalled first baseman/designated hitter Kennys Vargas on Monday. Vargas will take Miguel Sano's spot on the active roster with Sano landing on the disabled list with a stress reaction in his left shin. This will be Vargas' fourth stint with the Twins this season. The 27-year-old[...]

The Minnesota Twins recalled first baseman/designated hitter Kennys Vargas from Triple-A Rochester on [...]