Kirilloff hits 2 homers as Twins pound White Sox 8-2
Alex Kirilloff hit two of Minnesota’s five home runs, Jorge Polanco went deep on his birthday for the second time and the Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 8-2JULY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ALEX KIRILLOFF #19 - LEFT FIELDER - MINNESOTA TWINS
5 HR •
20 RBI •
.201 AVG
5 HR
20 RBI
.201 AVG
Arraez gets 3 hits as Twins beat White Sox 6-3 in 10 innings
Luis Arraez had three hits, including a tiebreaking RBI single in Minnesota’s four-run 10th inning, and the Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3JULY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Miranda, Twins rally again in bottom of 9th, beat Orioles
Jorge Polanco hit a tying homer and Jose Miranda delivered a game-ending single as the Minnesota Twins again rallied for two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning and beat the Bal...JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers in three-hit game Kirilloff went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in Wednesday's 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Guardians.
Impact Kirilloff got the Twins on the board with his sixth-inning blast off Guardians starter Cal Quantrill. In 12 games since rejoining the big-league roster, Kirilloff is 13-for-40 (.325) with a homer, five doubles, 12 RBI and five runs scored. A pair of three-hit efforts in his last two games has helped to lift his season slash line to .261/.293/.377 in 75 plate appearances. His homer Wednesday was his first of the year.
JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Naylor's 2-run HR in 10th gives Guardians 7-6 win over Twins
Josh Naylor hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning, completing a four-run rally that gave the Cleveland Guardians a 7-6 victory over the Minnesota TwinsJUNE 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting in Game 2 of twin bill Kirilloff is out of the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Guardians.
Impact Southpaw Konnor Pilkington is on the mound for the Guardians in Game 2, so the lefty-hitting Kirilloff will cede his spot at first base to the righty-hitting Jose Miranda. In the Twins' 3-2 loss in Game 1, Kirilloff went 0-for-3 with a strikeout.
JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Reaches base four times Kirilloff went 3-for-3 with two runs and an RBI in Monday's 11-1 win over the Guardians. He also reached base on a hit by pitch.
Impact Kirilloff reached base in four of his five plate appearances on the night, and the only time he didn't, he drove in Gilberto Celestino on a sacrifice fly. Since getting a call-up from Triple-A St. Paul on June 17, Kirilloff has hit .303 with 10 RBI and four runs, though he has yet to hit a home run in his 10 games. He'll start at first base and bat fifth in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with Cleveland, and Kirilloff should have a hold on a full-time role at least until Jorge Polanco (back) comes off the injured list.
JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Buxton's RBI triple sparks Twins in 6-3 win vs. Rockies
Byron Buxton had three hits, including an RBI triple for the second straight game, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plates three runs Kirilloff went 1-for-3 with a double and three RBI in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Rockies.
Impact The three RBI were a season-high total for Kirilloff, who is slashing .222/.214/.370 in eight games since receiving a call-up from Triple-A St. Paul on June 17. He'll start at first base and bat fifth in Sunday's series finale, and Kirilloff should be a fixture in the Minnesota lineup while Luis Arraez continues to play regularly at second base in placed of the injured Jorge Polanco (back).
JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Archer, Twins bullpen combine on 1-hitter vs Rockies
Chris Archer kept his strong June going with five scoreless innings, and three Minnesota Twins relievers closed out a one-hitter in a 6-0 win over the Colorado RockiesJUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stock watch: Pirates are must-see TV, Alex Kirilloff is breaking out and more Michael Waterloo identifies the top players to buy and sell in fantasy baseball, and has a bold take on Minnesota's Alex Kirilloff.
JUNE 23, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
May be top first baseman, for now Kirilloff will start at first base and bat seventh in Tuesday's game against the Guardians.
Impact Kirilloff will pick up his third consecutive start at first base after he went a combined 2-for-9 with two doubles, two RBI and a run in the final two contests of Minnesota's weekend series in Arizona. While Jorge Polanco (back) is on the injured list, Luis Arraez is expected to fill in as the Twins' primary second baseman, paving the way for Kirilloff to get a trial as the team's top first baseman. The lefty-hitting Kirilloff is likely to occupy the strong side of a platoon with the righty-hitting Jose Miranda.
JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sánchez slugs long homer, Twins pound Diamondbacks 11-1
Gary Sánchez smashed a long two-run homer that capped a six-run third inning, Dylan Bundy threw eight effective innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-1JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jorge Polanco lands on injured list for first time; Twins recall Alex Kirilloff Jorge Polanco was placed on the injured list for the first time in his career with low back tightness.
JUNE 18, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM
Joining Twins on Friday Kirilloff was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact The 24-year-old has been in the minors for more than a month and has a 1.415 OPS with nine homers and 25 RBI in his past 17 games, and he'll rejoin the big-league club Friday with Jorge Polanco (back) headed to the injured list. Luis Arraez is likely to see more playing time at the keystone, which should open up opportunities for Kirilloff at first base.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Twins mailbag: Where is Alex Kirilloff? When will Kenta Maeda be ready? Why isn't Ryan Jeffers hitting? Plus long-term outlooks for Gilberto Celestino and Jose Miranda, an update on Jordan Balazovic and prepping for the trade deadline.
JUNE 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Alex Kirilloff makes his case to return to Twins with his bat Slowed early by a nagging wrist injury, Kirilloff has been tearing up International League pitching for the St. Paul Saints. Twins manager R...
JUNE 14, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Heating up at Triple-A Kirilloff hit two home runs Saturday for Triple-A St. Paul and is hitting .379 with eight home runs and a 1.158 OPS in 24 games since being sent to the minors on May 15.
Impact Kirilloff will likely be called up again soon, but the Twins wanted to see him thrive in the minors after missing several weeks after suffering inflammation in his surgically repaired right wrist in mid-April and early May. There was a fear that Kirilloff may have had his power sapped from a setback to his wrist that needed surgery to repair a ligament tear last summer. It looks like his wrist is fully healthy and he may be able to show the power in the majors again that he did at his peak last season.
JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Spencer Steer hits three of Saints' eight home runs in 16-7 victory at Iowa In addition to Spencer Steer's output (see video), Alex Kirilloff also hit two home runs to give him four in three days.
JUNE 5, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Saints rally but can't make up for 6-0 hole in first inning Alex Kirilloff went 2-for-3 and scored three runs in the 9-5 loss to Iowa.
JUNE 5, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Giménez delivers go-ahead RBI in 10th, Guardians beat Twins
Andrés Giménez ripped a go-ahead double in the 10th inning and scored an insurance run after a collision on the bases, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins hope Kirilloff can get wrist right at Triple-A MINNEAPOLIS -- At this point, the Twins say there's not much more that can be done physically for Alex Kirilloff's problematic right wrist....
MAY 14, 2022 • MLB.COM
Alex Kirilloff sent back to minors after five games with Twins The team needed to make a roster move to bring up pitcher Devin Smeltzer. Manager Rocco Baldelli also wanted Alex Kirilloff to get more at-b...
MAY 14, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Sent down Saturday Kirilloff was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday.
Impact Kirilloff missed several weeks with a wrist injury in mid-April and early May, and he was unable to generate much production at the plate when healthy. The 24-year-old hit just .172 with two runs, a walk and 12 strikeouts over 10 games, and he'll be sent to the minors to right the ship. Jose Miranda is starting at first base and batting sixth Saturday and should serve as the primary first baseman since Miguel Sano (knee) remains on the injured list.
MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Friday Kirilloff is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Guardians.
Impact Kirilloff has one hit in each of the past four games and will take a seat Friday. Luis Arraez will start at first base while Nick Gordon mans left field.
MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
