Twins Acquire Ildemaro Vargas From Diamondbacks

PHOENIX (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have acquired infielder Ildemaro Vargas from the Arizona Diamondbacks for cash considerations.

The teams announced the deal on Tuesday. 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. He can play all four infield positions.

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Vargas played in eight games this season, going 3 for 20 at the plate, before being designated for assignment on Aug. 6.

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