ALEX KIRILLOFF NEWS

Fantasy baseball prospects: Alex Kirilloff, A.J. Puk and an impact rookie for each MLB team Michael Waterloo asked our MLB writing staff for a 2021 impact prospect from the teams they cover. Here are their answers.

MARCH 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fantasy baseball 2021: Alex Kirilloff, A.J. Puk and an impact prospect for each MLB team Michael Waterloo asked our MLB writing staff for a 2021 impact prospect from the teams they cover. Here are their answers.

MARCH 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Twins stacked again as postseason streak still looms large

The Minnesota Twins have returned largely the same team that won the last two AL Central titles

MARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slow start to spring Kirilloff is hitting .136 (3-for-22) with a home run this spring, and Brent Rooker has started in left field the last two spring-training games when the Twins used the majority of...

Impact He also has seven strikeouts and one walk in nine spring games. Kirilloff, the 15th overall pick in the 2016 draft, is the leading candidate to take over the starting job in left field after the departure of Eddie Rosario, but the Twins may choose to have him begin the season at Triple-A. The Twins have said they're open to Kirilloff being on the Opening Day roster, and Rooker's playing time the last two days may not be a meaningful sign. However, the Twins could use his slow spring as an excuse to send him to the minors for three weeks so they can gain an extra year of service time. A decision on whether to send Kirilloff to the minors may not happen until late in spring training.

MARCH 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Too early to worry about whiffs from Alex Kirilloff, Miguel Sano There are 18 spring training games remaining and plenty of time for Alex Kirilloff to earn his spot. Let it play out.

MARCH 12, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Kirilloff making case for Opening Day spot FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Alex Kirilloff had gotten off to somewhat of a slow start at the plate this spring, but he's still got plenty of time to...

MARCH 12, 2021 • MLB.COM

Cole — and his dad — looking forward to return of fans

Gerrit Cole is looking forward to having his father at Yankee Stadium on opening day to watch him pitch in person in pinstripes for the first time

MARCH 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fantasy baseball prospects: Alex Kirilloff, Nolan Jones and the 2021 impact rookies for each MLB team Michael Waterloo asked our MLB writing staff for a 2021 impact prospect from the teams they cover. Here are their answers.

MARCH 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rays OF Arozarena, Pirates 3B Hayes among MLB's top rookies

Tampa Bay outfielder Randy Arozarena and Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes are among baseball's top rookies heading into the 2021 season

MARCH 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Position-switching Polanco enjoys pain-free start with Twins

Jorge Polanco has enjoyed a pain-free start to spring training with the Minnesota Twins

MARCH 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In Opening Day mix Kiriloff appears set to have a legitimate shot to compete for an Opening Day roster spot, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Teams typically hold their top prospects down for the first few weeks of the season to steal an extra year of service time, prioritizing their future balance sheet over their present win total, though that's not quite a universal practice. The Twins are saying all the right things about trying to win, suggesting Kiriloff could get a shot to break camp with the team. Of course, Kiriloff has to prove this spring that he does indeed give the team the best shot at winning, something that shouldn't be hard to do when the top alternative in left field is someone who fits best in a bench role like Jake Cave. Kiriloff has yet to play a regular-season game above Double-A, but he made his big-league debut in the postseason last year, which couldn't be a much clearer sign that the team views him as one of its best 26 players.

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins' Alex Kirilloff eager to play again after 'long summer' The young outfielder is looking forward to Sunday's first spring training game.

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

After debut in '20 playoffs, Kirilloff eyes MLB FORT MYERS, Fla. -- When Byron Buxton was unable to start Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series against the Astros last season, the...

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • MLB.COM

Kirilloff ready to be regular for Twins, but on opening day? MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Alex Kirilloff has never played in a regular season major league game.

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Plum's Alex Kirilloff ready to be regular for Twins, but on Opening Day? MINNEAPOLIS — Alex Kirilloff never has played in a regular-season major league game. The Plum product is on track to soon become Minnesota’s...

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Works at OF and 1B this spring Kirilloff will get work in left field, right field and first base this spring as he competes for a roster spot, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. Kirilloff will compete for the s...

Impact Kirilloff, the 15th overall pick in the 2016 draft, is the leading candidate to take over the starting job in left field after the departure of Eddie Rosario, but the Twins may choose to have him begin the season at Triple-A. If Kirilloff stays in the minors for most of April, the Twins could gain another year of club control in his contract. Baldelli and the Twins haven't yet tipped their plays. If Kirilloff begins the season in the minors, the Twins could temporarily have a committee in left field with Jake Cave, Luis Arraez and a right-handed hitter, until Kiriloff is called up.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kirilloff ready to be regular for Twins, but on opening day? Alex Kirilloff has never played in a regular season major league game

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Kirilloff ready to be regular for Twins, but on opening day?

Alex Kirilloff has never played in a regular season major league game

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Get to know Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff A closer look at the Twins' prospect from Pittsburgh.

FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Will Alex Kirilloff make the Opening Day roster? Top 10 Twins questions for camp How will Luis Arraez's playing time look with Andrelton Simmons on board? Who will emerge as a surprise contributor in the Twins' bullpen?

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

AL Central teams at the start of spring training

A team-by-team look at the American League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catc...

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Why the Twins would be smart to offer Alex Kirilloff a long-term deal right now Alex Kirilloff is a big part of the Twins' future, which means the newest trend in front-office strategy might make sense for both sides.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Twins' Baldelli to Cruz: 'We'd love to see you in spring'

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli has made no secret of the team's desire to re-sign designated hitter Nelson Cruz

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins non-tender Rosario, Wisler; reach deals with 5 players

The Minnesota Twins declined to offer a 2021 contract to Eddie Rosario, their regular left fielder for the last six seasons

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Playoff experience: 3 make MLB debuts in 2020 postseason

Five players in the modern era have made their major league debuts in the postseason, and three of them did it this year

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS