Twins recall Duffey, Vargas

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Published September 06, 2016

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Tyler Duffey throws to the Kansas City Royals in the first inning on Saturday, Aug., 13, 2016, in Minneapolis.

The Minnesota Twins recalled right-handed pitcher Tyler Duffey and first baseman Kennys Vargas from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, while moving outfielder Danny Santana to the 60-day disabled list.

The Twins also selected the contract of Red Wings infielder James Beresford.

Duffey has made 22 starts for the Twins season, going 8-10 with a 6.24 ERA in 115 1/3 innings pitched after starting the season with the Red Wings.

Vargas was called up earlier this season and spent 25 games with the Twins, hitting .259 with 13 RBI, nine doubles and six home runs.

A native of Australia, Beresford has spent 10 seasons in the minors, and has hit .269 with 63 runs, 35 RBI, 14 doubles and three triples for the Red Wings this season.

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