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Twins cut Vargas, get outfielder from Yankees

Vargas was originally signed by the Twins in 2009 and played parts of four seasons with Minnesota.
Aug 11, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Kenny Vargas (19) hits a home run during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Target Field. The Astros win 15-7 over the Twins. (Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports)

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Minnesota Twins have acquired outfielder Jake Cave from the New York Yankees for right-hander Luis Gil in a swap of minor leaguers.

To make room for Cave on the 40-man roster, the Twins designated first baseman Kennys Vargas for assignment. Vargas was originally signed by the Twins in 2009 and played parts of four seasons with Minnesota, hitting .252 with 35 home runs and 116 RBI in 236 career games.

Vargas became expendable after Minnesota signed free agent first baseman Logan Morrison earlier this year.

Cave split the 2017 season between Double-A Trenton and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, hitting .305 with 20 homers and 56 RBIs. He was designated for assignment Monday when the Yankees signed free-agent infielder Neil Walker.

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