ALEX KIRILLOFF NEWS

Beginning assignment Wednesday Kirilloff (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kirilloff and Byron Buxton (hamstring) will both be making their first rehab appearances Wednesday and figure to return shortly after the start of September. Kirilloff was slashing .259/.305/.593 since the All-Star break when he landed on the injured list July 30.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could go on assignment next weekend Kirilloff (shoulder) could be cleared to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment later this week, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kirilloff is scheduled to take live at-bats Tuesday against rehabbing pitcher Jorge Alcala (forearm) in what will likely be a final test of Kirilloff's health before he's deemed ready for game action. The 25-year-old has been on the shelf since July 30 with a right shoulder strain but should reclaim a regular spot in the Minnesota lineup at first base once he completes his rehab assignment.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Waiting for rehab assignment Kirilloff (shoulder) says he's back to full baseball activities, but the Twins will wait several more days to see if he's healthy enough to send him on a rehab assignment, Dan Haye...

Impact Kirilloff received a cortisone shot for his strained right shoulder in early August. It sounds like he could return in early September if he begins a rehab assignment by early next week.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts swinging bat Kirilloff (shoulder) has been swinging a bat and will be evaluated for a possible rehab assignment early next week, The Athletic reports.

Impact Kirilloff received a cortisone shot for his strained right shoulder in early August. It sounds like he could return in early September if he continues to make progress.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets cortisone shot in shoulder Kirilloff was recently given a cortisone shot in his ailing right shoulder, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact He will rest for a few days in order to let the shot take effect before then ramping back up his baseball activities. Kirilloff is a week removed from landing on the 10-day injured list with a shoulder issue which had been bothering him for about a week. He is eligible for activation Wednesday but clearly is going to need more time than that.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Twins place Alex Kirilloff on injured list because of shoulder inflammation Caleb Thielbar returned to the active roster, restoring the pitching staff to 13 after two days of going with 12.

JULY 30, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins place OF/1B Alex Kirilloff (shoulder) on 10-day IL The Minnesota Twins placed outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff on the 10-day injured list because of a right shoulder strain on Sunday.

JULY 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Hits IL with shoulder injury The Twins placed Kirilloff on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a right shoulder strain.

Impact According to Audra Martin of Bally Sports North, Kirilloff had been bothered by the shoulder for the past week and even sat out Wednesday's 8-7 loss to the Mariners because of the issue. After a team off day Thursday, Kirilloff returned to the lineup for the first two games of the Twins' series in Kansas City, but he didn't come out of Saturday's 10-7 loss feeling well and will now be deactivated as a result, per Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Manager Rocco Baldelli is optimistic that Kirilloff will avoid a long-term absence, but with a little over two months left in the regular season, fantasy managers in redraft leagues may be best off cutting ties with the 25-year-old in favor of a healthier option on the waiver wire. While Kirilloff is on the shelf, the Twins will likely turn to Donovan Solano and Joey Gallo to pick up most of the starts at first base.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Friday Kirilloff (shoulder) is back in the lineup Friday at Kansas City.

Impact Kirilloff will cover first base and bat third versus the Royals and right-hander Brady Singer after missing Wednesday's series finale against the Mariners because of minor shoulder soreness. The 25-year-old has posted a solid .818 OPS with eight homers and 32 RBI through 67 games this season.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday with sore shoulder Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that Kirilloff is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Mariners due to a sore shoulder, which Kirilloff injured on a diving play in Tuesday's 9...

Impact After Kirilloff had started each of the last nine games, he appeared to be sitting out Wednesday's day game for maintenance purposes, but Baldelli clarified that an injury is keeping the 25-year-old out of the lineup. The Twins have an off day Thursday, and Baldelli is optimistic that Kirilloff will be ready to go for the club's weekend series in Kansas City after getting two full days of rest. Kansas City is expected to start a southpaw (Ryan Yarbrough) on Sunday, so the lefty-hitting Kirilloff is still likely to hit the bench for at least one game this weekend even if he's cleared for Friday's series opener.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Wednesday Kirilloff is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Kirilloff's streak of nine consecutive starts will come to an end Wednesday while he rests for a day game after a night game. Joey Gallo will replace Kirilloff at first base and will serve as the Twins' No. 8 hitter.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Riley, Kirilloff earn Player of the Week nods Twins first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff and Braves third baseman Austin Riley have been named the Players of the Week presented by Che...

JULY 24, 2023 • MLB.COM

Drives in four runs Kirilloff went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and four RBI in Friday's victory over the White Sox.

Impact Kirilloff belted a two-run homer in the first inning followed by a two-run double in the seventh. He's hit four home runs with 13 RBI over his last six games, giving him eight long balls through 63 games. Kirilloff boosted his slash line to an impressive .284/.372/.468 with 20 extra-base knocks and 31 RBI.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Kirilloff, Twins cruise past Mariners Alex Kirilloff finished a double shy of a cycle and Bailey Ober overcame a rocky beginning to pitch six quality innings as the Minnesota Twi...

JULY 19, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Shines in win Kirilloff went 3-for-4 with a home run, a triple, a walk, two RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's 10-3 win over the Mariners.

Impact Kirilloff came up a double shy of the cycle in one of his best games this season. He's recorded multiple hits in three straight contests while adding seven RBI in that short span. The 25-year-old is up to six homers, 25 RBI, 20 runs scored, 10 doubles and one triple while slashing .287/.381/.447 through 60 contests this season. He's lost a bit of playing time to Donovan Solano lately, but Kirilloff remains the Twins' top option at first base.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Kirilloff has his third consecutive multihit game as Twins beat Mariners 10-3

Alex Kirilloff was a double shy of the cycle, Bailey Ober was sharp after a difficult first inning, and the Minnesota Twins defeated the Seattle Mariners 10-3

JULY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drives in four runs Kirilloff went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and four RBI in Sunday's win over the Athletics.

Impact Kirilloff knocked a solo homer in the fifth inning followed by a bases-clearing, go-ahead double in the seventh. It was his first homer since June 16; in 21 games since his last home run, Kirilloff posted a .604 OPS. The 25-year-old has gone deep five times with a .272/.370/.411 slash line through 209 plate appearances this season.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Twins' Alex Kirilloff nods to Trevor Plouffe after hitting first home run in a month The Bally Sports North broadcaster said he made a wish for the homer, and Kirilloff promised he'd point him out from the field.

JULY 17, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Alex Kirilloff, Twins come from behind to sweep A's Alex Kirilloff capped a four-RBI day out of the No.

JULY 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kirilloff rallies Twins to 5-4 win over A's for a series sweep

Alex Kirilloff homered in the fifth inning and hit a three-run double in the seventh, rallying the Minnesota Twins to a 5-4 victory over the Oakland Athletics and a series sweep

JULY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in starting nine Kirilloff will sit Saturday against Oakland.

Impact Kirilloff posted an .810 OPS over his final 11 games before the break but went 0-for-4 to kick off the second half Friday. Donovan Solano will start at first base, with the Twins seemingly setting up to face left-handed bulk reliever Hogan Harris rather than right-handed opener Austin Pruitt.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Kirilloff will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Kirilloff's days off typically come against lefties, but he'll sit here against right-hander Tyler Wells. Donovan Solano will make his second consecutive start at first base.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against lefty Kirilloff is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals.

Impact Kirilloff had started in both of the Twins' previous two matchups with southpaw starters, but he'll take a seat for the series opener with Kansas City while lefty Austin Cox takes the bump for the Royals. With Kirilloff and fellow lefty hitter Joey Gallo both on the bench Monday, Donovan Solano will start at first base while Willi Castro starts at the corner-outfield spot opposite Max Kepler.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Kirilloff is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Kirilloff has a .567 OPS through 66 at-bats in June and will take a seat Sunday for the second time in Minnesota's past three games. Donovan Solano will step in at first base and bat second.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Friday Kirilloff isn't in the Twins' lineup Friday against the Tigers, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Kirilloff has been slumping at the plate recently, slashing .167/.205/.286 over his last 13 games. Donovan Solano will start at first base instead and bat in the leadoff spot.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE