Minnesota Twins first baseman/designated hitter Kennys Vargas was optioned back to Triple-A following Monday's win over the New York Yankees. Vargas had been serving as the Twins' everyday first baseman while Joe Mauer was on the disabled list with a sore back. [...]

Minnesota Twins first baseman Kennys Vargas had a big game against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night. The 26-year-old switch-hitter went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored, and two RBI to help down the Orioles. Vargas was making his first appearance since being sent to Triple-A at the beginning[...]

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Kennys Vargas was demoted to Triple-A following Monday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The team needed to make room for infielder Ehire Adrianza, who came off of the disabled list. Manager Paul Molitor told reporters that he needed the pitching which was why [...]

Kennys Vargas had a day to forget at the ballpark on Sunday. The slugger went 0-for-8 with four strikeouts, leaving eight runners on base during the Minnesota Twins' 15-inning marathon loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Vargas had been hitting pretty well before Sunday, but that didn't stop the Twins from [...]

Kennys Vargas was not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Kansas City Royals, but he definitely made his presence felt. The big slugger hit a tying, pinch-hit, two-run homer in the ninth inning which allowed the Twins to go on to beat the Royals 4-3. Vargas is hitting just .233 on the year,[...]

Kennys Vargas went 1-for-3 against the Red Sox on Sunday, blasting a solo home run in the eighth inning. Vargas, who began the season in Triple-A, has been very productive for the Twins this season. In 34 at-bats, Vargas has a .294 batting average, three homers, six runs, and eight RBI. He has been [...]

Kennys Vargas spent the first three weeks of the season in Triple-A Rochester before receiving the call-up to the majors this past Sunday. The Twins have struggled on offense for most of the season, making getting Vargas' bat into the lineup a high priority. So far, Vargas is playing like a man who [...]

The Twins are happy to have Kennys Vargas back from the [...]

Today is a typical rest day for Joe Mauer, who will sit allowing Kennys Vargas to enter the lineup at first base, hitting fifth. Mauer has been excellent post-break, slashing .324/.420/.529 over 102 at-bats. Miguel Sano is also out tonight, but not due to a typical day off. He is still experiencing [...]

This article references A, David Ortiz, Kennys Vargas, SP and more! BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: After starting the season with the big league club, Kennys Vargas was sent back down because he struggled in his 28 games with the Twins. He posted a .248/.297/.365 slash line, and only knocked in 10 RBI. The power wasn't quite there either as he only hit three homers. His time in AAA seems to have been the wake-up call he needed though, as Vargas raked to the tune of  .327/.414/.551 with three HR and e[...]Keep on reading: Kennys Vargas (1B/DH, MIN) – Waiver Wire Analysis