MINNEAPOLIS — Kennys Vargas' promotion to the majors wasn't close to being the most talked-about news of the day for the Minnesota Twins. Still, he made sure it wasn't forgotten.
Hours after being officially recalled from Triple-A Rochester to take disabled list-bound Joe Mauer's roster spot, Vargas had three hits, including a big two-run double in the fifth inning to help lead the Twins to a 9-6 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night.
The day started with closer Brandon Kintzler learning he made his first All-Star team, continued with Mauer being sent to the 10-day DL with a back strain, and took a surprising turn when the Twins announced in the third inning a minor deal for the ageless Bartolo Colon.