FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The Twins acquired outfielder Jake Cave from the Yankees in exchange for Minor League pitcher Luis Gil, the team announced on Friday. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Twins designated first baseman Kennys Vargas for assignment.
Cave batted .305 last season with 26 doubles, five triples, 20 home runs and 56 RBIs between stops at Double-A Trenton and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The former sixth-round pick in the 2011 Draft can play all three outfield positions, but will likely see the majority of his playing time in the corners. Depending on when he is able to report to camp, Cave could see action as soon as this weekend.