Kirilloff leads Twins against the Guardians following 4-hit performance
The Minnesota Twins take on the Cleveland Guardians after Alex Kirilloff had four hits on Wednesday in a 7-3 win over the BrewersAPRIL 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ALEX KIRILLOFF #19 - LEFT FIELDER - MINNESOTA TWINS
5 HR •
20 RBI •
.201 AVG
5 HR
20 RBI
.201 AVG
Big day against Brewers Kirilloff went 4-for-4 with a walk, a double, a triple and two runs scored in Wednesday's 7-3 win over Milwaukee.
Impact The 26-year-old has hit safely in all five games to begin the season, but Wednesday was his first multi-hit performance. Kirilloff is 8-for-18 (.444) to kick off the campaign with three of those hits (two doubles and a triple) going for extra bases. He slashed a solid .270/.348/.445 over 88 games in 2023 with 11 homers and 41 RBI, and if he can stay healthy Kirilloff might finally begin to deliver on the talent that made him a first-round pick back in 2016.
APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Kirilloff, Christian Vázquez homer in Twins spring training loss to Boston Red Sox The Twins offense came alive with a five-run sixth inning against their Fort Myers rivals.
MARCH 16 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Alex Kirilloff's spot at first base uncertain after Twins sign Carlos Santana Alex Kirilloff homered on the first pitch against the Cardinals to make his case for the batting lineup and said he'll be working in the out...
MARCH 6 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
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MARCH 5 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Aims for start of spring schedule Kirilloff (shoulder) is on track for live at-bats in February and hopes to be game-ready when the Twins' spring training schedule begins, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Impact Kirilloff underwent surgery in October to repair the labrum in his right shoulder, but the operation wound up being less invasive than initially expected. He began hitting in January and has been ramping things up of late. Kirilloff projects as the starting first baseman assuming he's ready to roll Opening Day, but nothing is assured given his history of health issues.
JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Avoids arbitration Kirilloff (shoulder) agreed to a one-year, $1.35 million contract with the Twins on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Impact Kirilloff had minor offseason shoulder surgery and is expected to be ready for spring training. He should be in line for at least the strong side of a platoon, but Kirilloff has averaged 64 games per season since he debuted in 2021, so durability is the primary concern for the 26-year-old.
JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
No tear in shoulder labrum No labrum tear was discovered during Kirilloff's recent shoulder surgery, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Impact Kirilloff, accordingly, required a less invasive procedure than initially anticipated and seems to have a good shot of being fully recovered by the beginning of spring training next February. The 25-year-old battled right (non-throwing) shoulder issues in the second half of the 2023 regular season and was removed from the Twins' postseason roster before Game 4 of the ALDS because of renewed discomfort. When healthy, he put up a .793 OPS with 11 home runs across 319 plate appearances for the American League Central champions.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set for shoulder surgery Kirilloff will undergo surgery later this month to repair the labrum in his right shoulder, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact Kirilloff initially injured his shoulder in July and more recently had to be removed from the Twins' ALDS roster after suffering a setback. It's not clear at this point how long his rehab will take, but it wouldn't be a surprise if he's at least somewhat limited in spring training. It's yet another surgery for Kirilloff, who previously has had two different operations on his wrist.
OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Off roster due to shoulder injury Kirilloff was removed from the Twins' ALDS roster Wednesday because of a right shoulder injury, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Kirilloff missed all of August with a right shoulder strain and the injury seems to have resurfaced in some capacity here in the 2023 postseason. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli declined to get into specifics but noted that the 25-year-old first baseman and corner outfielder was having trouble taking full swings. Byron Buxton (knee) has been activated in a corresponding move ahead of ALDS Game 4 against the Astros on Wednesday night at Target Field.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on injured list Kirilloff (undisclosed) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday ahead of ALDS Game 4 against the Astros.
Impact There are no further details yet, but Kirilloff must have suffered a fairly serious injury in the Twins' Game 3 loss, as he will now officially be out through the ALCS. Byron Buxton (knee) has replaced him on Minnesota's active roster for what remains of the best-of-five ALDS.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Buxton replaces injured Kirilloff on Twins' ALDS roster MLB approved a roster substitution for the Twins ahead of Wednesday's ALDS Game 4 against the Astros, subbing in outfielder Byron Buxton for...
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • MLB.COM
Not in lineup for Game 4 Kirilloff is not in the lineup Wednesday for Game 4 of the ALDS against the Astros.
Impact Willi Castro, Michael Taylor and Max Kepler will start across the outfield for the Twins as they take on right-hander Jose Urquidy at Target Field. Kirilloff has gone 1-for-13 with a single, two walks and four strikeouts so far in the 2023 postseason.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Sunday Kirilloff is out of the lineup for Game 2 of the ALDS against the Astros on Sunday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 25-year-old will head to the bench for the second game of the series with southpaw Framber Valdez on the mound for Houston. Kirilloff is hitless in five at-bats through three playoff games, though he has worked a pair of walks.
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting versus lefty Kirilloff is absent from the lineup Friday at Colorado.
Impact Donovan Solano will play first base and bat leadoff as the Twins take on Rockies left-hander Ty Blach. Kirilloff, a left-handed hitter, has slashed just .125/.232/.250 in 56 plate appearances versus southpaws this year.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Saturday Kirilloff will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Angels, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact The Twins made several changes to the lineup after clinching a playoff berth Friday night, though Kirilloff may have been on the bench either way with lefty Kenny Rosenberg starting for Los Angeles. Jordan Luplow gets the start at first base.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Drives in three runs Kirilloff went 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's win over the Angels.
Impact Kirilloff's solo shot in the sixth inning kicked off a run of five unanswered runs for the Angels. He also brought in runs on sacrifice flies in the fourth and seventh frames. He has two home runs in his last three games after snapping a 15-game drought. Kirilloff is slashing .267/.343/.439 with 24 extra-base hits and 38 RBI through 81 games.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Riding pine Wednesday Kirilloff is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Reds.
Impact The Twins have not faced a lefty starter in over a week, so this seems like a scheduled rest day for Kirilloff with another righty (Hunter Greene) on tap. Kirilloff has started in six of the last eight games against opposite-handed pitching. Donovan Solano is manning first base and hitting third.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out of lineup Sunday Kirilloff is not in the lineup Sunday versus the White Sox.
Impact Kirilloff, who returned Sept. 9 from a shoulder injury, will get a breather Sunday. Since the 25-year-old's return, he is 7-for-25.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Taking seat Tuesday Kirilloff is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Rays.
Impact The Twins will turn to Donovan Solano at first base against right-hander Zack Littell. Kirilloff has now started three of five games since returning from the injured list, although this is the first one he's sat out versus a righty.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Saturday Kiriloff will sit Saturday against lefty David Peterson and the Mets.
Impact Kiriloff had only just returned Friday from a shoulder injury which kept him out for over a month, so it's possible he would have sat Saturday regardless of who was on the mound for the Mets. Donovan Solano will get the start at first base.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Twins reinstate Alex Kirilloff, place Joey Gallo (foot) on IL The Minnesota Twins returned first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff from a rehab assignment and placed outfielder Joey Gallo on the 10-day...
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Returns from IL The Twins reinstated Kirilloff (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.
Impact Kirilloff has been on the injured list since July 30 with a strained right shoulder, and he will now return after a few additional days on his rehab assignment. The 25-year-old swung a hot bat in six games with Triple-A St. Paul, going 12-for-27 with two homers and six RBI, and he was slashing .259/.305/.593 following the All-Star break before getting injured. Joey Gallo (foot) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dan Hayes: Alex Kirilloff went 3-for-5 with a double and... - The Athletic Alex Kirilloff went 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI for Triple-A St. Paul last night. He'll play again today and the Twins will have a conv...
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Needs more time on rehab assignment Manager Rocco Baldelli said Sunday that Kirilloff (shoulder) isn't expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list during the Twins' three-game series in Cleveland that begin...
Impact Kirilloff has been on the shelf since July 30 with a right shoulder strain, but he looks to be closing in on a return to 100 percent health. He began a rehab assignment at Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday and has been dialed in at the dish through his first three games, going 5-for-13 with a home run, a double and two RBI. Kirilloff hasn't experienced a setback with the shoulder, but Baldelli said that he wants the 25-year-old to pick up some more at-bats in the minors in light of his month-long layoff. Kirilloff could be a candidate to return from the IL next weekend, at which point he may settle into the strong side of a platoon at first base with Donovan Solano.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
