ALEX KIRILLOFF NEWS

Maldonado, Astros make late noise, overcome 4 Twins homers

Martín Maldonado hit a go-ahead double in the ninth, prompting a fan to toss an inflatable trash can onto the field, and the Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4

JUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In lineup Friday Kirilloff (ankle) is in the starting lineup Friday against the Astros, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Kirilloff sprained his ankle in Thursday's game against the Yankees, but he'll be able to stay in lineup for Friday's series opener against Houston, batting fourth as the right fielder.

JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins News: Minnesota Gets Bad News on Alex Kirilloff Injury Update The Minnesota Twins got some bad news regarding outfielder Alex Kirilloff's latest injury update.

JUNE 11, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Shoemaker scheduled to start as Minnesota hosts Houston

The Twins will send Matt Shoemaker to the mound Friday and the Astros plan to give Jose Urquidy the start

JUNE 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Considered day-to-day Kirilloff (ankle) is considered day-to-day after suffering an ankle sprain Thursday against the Yankees, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Manager Rocco Baldelli elaborated that Kirilloff might need a day or two to recover, but the skipper sounded optimistic that placement on the injured list would not be necessary. That's promising news for both Kirilloff and the Twins, who are also currently without Byron Buxton (hip) and Max Kepler (hamstring).

JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Donaldson, Cruz homers off Chapman lift Twins over Yanks 7-5

Josh Donaldson and Nelson Cruz hit two-run homers off Aroldis Chapman in the ninth inning, and the Minnesota Twins beat the New York Yankees 7-5 to avoid a three-game sweep

JUNE 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kirilloff (left ankle sprain) exits finale vs. NY MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins' outfield injuries had already long since spiraled out of control. And somehow, it got even worse on Thursday. Alex...

JUNE 11, 2021 • MLB.COM

Dealing with ankle sprain Kirilloff exited Thursday's game with a low-grade left ankle sprain, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports

Impact Kirilloff suffered the injury while attempting to play a ball near the wall early in the game. Though Byron Buxton (hip) is nearing a return, any extended absence for Kirilloff will continue to test the Twins' outfield depth. It's unclear whether a stint on the injured list will be required.

JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Gleeman: Alex Kirilloff is now out of the game after... - The Athletic Alex Kirilloff is now out of the game after appearing to injure his leg fielding Gio Urshela's first-inning triple. Nick Gordon is in the ga...

JUNE 11, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Exits Thursday's contest Kirilloff exited Thursday's contest due to an apparent leg injury, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kirilloff appeared to suffer the injury while playing a ball off the wall in the first inning. The severity is unknown at this time, though the Twins are already thin in the outfield due to a number of sidelined players. Gilberto Celestino entered the game in Kirilloff's place.

JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Tuesday Kirilloff is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Yankees.

Impact Kirilloff is 3-for-17 over his past five games and will take a seat Tuesday with lefty Jordan Montgomery starting for New York. Trevor Larnach and Kyle Garlick will cover the corner outfield spots for the Twins.

JUNE 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Thursday Kirilloff is not in Thursday's lineup against the Royals.

Impact The Twins' top prospect has started 12 straight games, with three of those coming against left-handed starters, so while a lefty (Kris Bubic) is on the hill for Kansas City, this seems like just a standard day off. He is hitting .265 with zero home runs, 14 strikeouts and four walks in 49 at-bats since returning from a wrist injury May 21. Kyle Garlick will start in right field while Trevor Larnach starts in left.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles end 14-game skid, Mullins keys 7-4 win over Twins

Cedric Mullins got two hits, scored two runs and made a sensational catch in center field, helping the Baltimore Orioles snap their 14-game losing streak with a 7-4 victory over th...

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins’ Alex Kirilloff quiets concerns about wrist It was mere weeks ago that the questions surrounding Alex Kirilloff were mostly about his wrist and whether it would require surgery, cuttin...

MAY 31, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Kirilloff serious about approach on, off field Alex Kirilloff is a serious guy. The left fielder is focused on his work and trying to get better, he told reporters before Monday’s game at...

MAY 31, 2021 • MLB.COM

On base four times Sunday Kirilloff went 3-for-4 with three singles and a walk in Sunday's 6-3 loss to Kansas City.

Impact Despite a productive day at the plate, Kirilloff didn't get involved in any run-scoring plays. He produced three of Minnesota's five hits in the game, although the team also drew seven walks. The outfielder is slashing .256/.289/.474 with four home runs, 15 RBI, 12 runs scored and no stolen bases in 83 plate appearances this year. He's mainly hitting between third and fifth in the order, which should put him in a good position to get involved on offense.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bubic, Royals to take on Dobnak, Twins

The Twins will send Randy Dobnak to the mound Friday and the Royals will give Kris Bubic the start

MAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Receives cleanup assignment Kirilloff will start at first base and bat cleanup Wednesday against the Orioles, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Even with Nelson Cruz (wrist) returning from a six-game absence, Kirilloff will retain a prominent spot in the lineup with Luis Arraez (shoulder) heading to the injured list and with Josh Donaldson resting Wednesday. Kirilloff is being rewarded with the cleanup assignment after he went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and an RBI in Tuesday's 7-4 win. The rookie is slashing .333/.364/.429 in his five games since returning from the IL last week.

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Kirilloff, Trevor Larnach create Twins lineup logjam Injuries provided the two young prospects with opportunities, and production should keep them around for a long time.

MAY 26, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Refsnyder, Twins 8 extra-base hits, hand O's 8th loss in row

Rob Refsnyder homered and doubled twice, Jorge Polanco also homered and the Minnesota Twins beat Baltimore 7-4, sending the Orioles to their eighth straight loss

MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hernandez's homer in 10th gives Indians 5-3 win over Twins

César Hernández hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning off Alex Colomé, giving the Cleveland Indians a 5-3 victory over Minnesota that dropped the Twins to 0-8 in extra-inning game...

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tired Twins shrug off travel, blast Indians 10-0

The Twins didn't play tired

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins ride nine-run fourth inning to 10-0 win at Cleveland Called up from St. Paul on Friday, Randy Dobnak pitched six scoreless innings, and Alex Kirilloff went 2 for 5 with two RBIs.

MAY 22, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Aaron Gleeman: Alex Kirilloff (wrist) is officially back from... - The Athletic Alex Kirilloff (wrist) is officially back from the injured list, rejoining the Twins' active roster after homering in both of his rehab game...

MAY 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Back from injured list Kirilloff (wrist) was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 23-year-old began a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday and will rejoin the Twins after going 2-for-6 with two homers over two games in the minors. Kirilloff had an everyday role prior to the injury between first base and left field, and he'll likely end up splitting reps with Miguel Sano at first and Luis Arraez in left since all three players are now healthy.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE