Arizona Diamondbacks acquire 3B Eduardo Escobar from Twins

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired INF Eduardo Escobar from the Minnesota Twins for RHP Jhoan Durán, OF Ernie De La Trinidad and OF Gabriel Maciel. The D-backs also recalled INF Ildemaro Vargas from Triple-A Reno and placed INF Jake Lamb on the 10-day disabled list with a left shoulder contusion. To make room on the 40-man roster, Arizona designated INF Jack Reinheimer for assignment.

The 29-year-old Escobar is in the final year of his contract, so this appears to be a rental. He is a switch hitter, so this move does not necessarily indicate that Jake Lamb will be out of action for a lengthy period. Escobar certainly represents a better option against left-handed pitching, though his splits…