The Twins' Little Papi is back.
Twins to activate Kennys Vargas, put Plouffe on DL with cracked ribs
First baseman to be added in time for today's game with Oakland
July 4, 2016 at 2:35PM
Kennys Vargas, the slugger who launched nine home runs in a half-season for the Twins in 2014, is at Target Field today and will be activated for the first game of a series with Oakland. Vargas, the 25-year-old Dominican who developed a close friendship with former Twin David Ortiz, was batting .235 with 14 home runs at Class AAA Rochester.
Trevor Plouffe's sore ribs have been diagnosed as something worse, a source close to the team said: A crack was found in one rib, and Plouffe is headed to the disabled list for the second time this season.
No word yet on a potential move to activate relief pitcher Trevor May, expected later Monday or Tuesday.
Minnesota gave up 48 points in the first quarter, rallied all the way back, then faded in a way that drew criticism from coach Chris Finch.
