ALEX KIRILLOFF NEWS

Set to be sent down The Twins plan to activate Kirilloff (wrist) from the 10-day injured list and option him to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kirilloff completed his rehab assignment at St. Paul on Sunday and will remain with the minor-league club now that he's healthy once again. The 25-year-old slashed .346/.469/.731 with three home runs, 11 RBI, eight runs and two steals over seven games during his rehab assignment and should continue to see regular at-bats in the minors until the Twins have a spot for him on their big-league roster.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

As he nears the end of his rehab assignment, Twins have a decision to make with Alex Kirilloff Alex Kirilloff has been rehabbing from last year’s season-ending wrist surgery.

APRIL 29, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Playing full nine innings again Kirilloff (wrist) will play a full nine innings for Triple-A St. Paul on Friday for the second day in a row, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's the first time on his rehab assignment that he'll be playing consecutive full games. Twins head athletic trainer Nick Paparesta said it will be the last medical test for Kirilloff and what the club does with the 25-year-old after that will simply be a baseball decision. Kirilloff has certainly looked ready to help the major-league club, as he'll enter play Friday with a 1.326 OPS and three home runs in six games for St. Paul. However, it was reported last week that the Twins might give him extended time in the minors.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Kirilloff homers twice to lead Saints past RailRiders Alex Kirilloff, on a rehab assignment from the Twins, homered twice to lead the St. Paul Saints to an 8-5 victory over the Scranton/Wilkes B...

APRIL 23, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Could stay in minors Kirilloff (wrist) may be optioned to Triple-A after his 20-day rehab assignment ends next week, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. Kirilloff is hitting .333 (7-for-21) with a h...

Impact While Kirilloff is seen back to full health, the Twins may want to give him extended time in the minors to get him back to top form. His exact timetable isn't clear and it's still possible he could be activated from the injured list next week, but it sounds like his return to the majors will come later rather than sooner.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 19, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Rehab shifting to Triple-A Kirilloff (wrist) has been moved up to Triple-A St. Paul to continue his rehab assignment, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kirilloff played in four games with Low-A Fort Myers, going 3-for-12 with a home run. He's already played in back-to-back games and should only need a few more contests before he's ready to rejoin the Twins. Kirilloff is coming back from right wrist surgery.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays back-to-back rehab games Kirilloff (wrist) went 1-for-4 Sunday for Low-A Fort Myers, playing in back-to-back games for the first time this season. His rehab assignment could be transferred to Triple-A St....

Impact The Twins wanted to see Kirilloff play in consecutive games before taking the next step. It sounds like he may need a few games at Triple-A_ before the Twnis consider activating him to the big league roster. After undergoing surgery on his wrist in August, Kirilloff's recovery has taken longer than expected this spring.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in rehab game Kirilloff (wrist) homered and drew a walk Thursday in a rehab game with Low-A Fort Myers.

Impact Kirilloff was starting in right field in his second rehab contest after playing first base in his first rehab game Tuesday. He'll surely move up to a higher affiliate at some point and also needs to show he can play back-to-back games before being activated. The Twins haven't announced a timetable for Kirilloff's return, but he should be able to make it back before the end of the month if all goes well.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning rehab stint Tuesday Kirilloff (wrist) will begin his rehab assignment with Single-A Fort Myers on Tuesday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Impact After undergoing surgery on his wrist in August, Kirilloff's recovery takes another step forward as he is set to start taking minor-league at-bats. The Twins haven't yet announced a target date for Kirilloff to make his return to the majors, but assuming all goes well in the minors, he has a chance to make his season debut before May.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Start of rehab games unclear Kirilloff (wrist) is continuing to play in extended spring training games but the Twins aren't ready to set a start date for his rehab assignment, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pio...

Impact The team continues to bring Kirilloff along slowly following surgery last August to shorten the ulnar bone in his right wrist and clean up scar tissue. He could still conceivably make it back before the end of the month, but we'll need to see him in official rehab games before long for that to happen.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IL, return not imminent Kirilloff (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list. The Twins are hopefully to get him in some rehab games "probably in the next few weeks," head athletic trainer Nick Papares...

Impact Kirilloff is working his way back from surgery last August to shorten the ulnar bone in his right wrist and clean up scar tissue. It appeared he would be ready for Opening Day as he had played in minor league games late in the spring. The Twins later declared he wouldn't be ready for Opening Day though it appeared he could return in early April. However, Paparesta's comments make it sound like Kirilloff may need to play rehab games in the minors first. He may not be activated from the injured list until late April or May as a result.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injuries to Twins' Alex Kirilloff, Jorge Polanco pave way for Trevor Larnach, Will Castro Kirilloff is happy with the progress he's seen in his left wrist and the Twins hope Polanco will be available soon after Opening Day.

MARCH 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Set to begin season on IL Kirilloff (wrist) will begin the season on the injured list, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact We're barely more than a week away from Opening Day and Kirilloff still hasn't played in a Grapefruit League game, so this news doesn't come as a surprise. The good news is that he has been participating in some minor-league contests lately and has been taking live batting practice for a while. Kirilloff's stint on the injured list seems like it has the potential to be a relatively short one, but we'll have to wait and see how he progresses in the coming days and weeks. The Twins are expected to utilize multiple players at first base while Kirilloff is sidelined, with Jose Miranda, Joey Gallo and Donovan Solano among those in the mix.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Might not be ready for Opening Day Kirilloff (wrist) might not be ready in time for Opening Day, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kirilloff was able to play in a minor-league game Saturday but has yet to see any Grapefruit League action as the Twins ease him into things following another right wrist surgery. While president of baseball operations Derek Falvey has said the team hasn't made a decision yet on whether Kirilloff will be part of the Opening Day roster, it seems likely at this point that he'll just run out of time. Kirilloff does have options remaining, so the club could stash him at Triple-A St. Paul for a bit if he needs to knock some rust off. If that happens, Joey Gallo, Jose Miranda and Donovan Solano are among the candidates to handle first base in Kirilloff's absence.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in minor-league game Kirilloff (wrist) played four innings at first base Saturday and went 0-for-2 in a minor-league game, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Kirilloff continues to make progress as he ramps up following surgery last August to shorten the ulnar bone in his right wrist and clean up scar tissue. His return to game action is a significant step and gives hope he'll be ready for the start of the regular season. Kirilloff has a minor-league option remaining, so the Twins could have him report to Triple-A St. Paul to begin the season in order to continue his ramp-up process rather than stashing him on the injured list if he needs more time.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes live BP Kirilloff (wrist) was spotted taking part in live batting practice Monday on the back fields at Twins camp, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact The activity is a sign that Kirilloff is making progress as he ramps up following surgery last August to shorten the ulnar bone in his right wrist and clean up scar tissue, but the Twins haven't yet pinpointed a date for the 25-year-old to make his spring debut. With Opening Day just over two weeks ago, Kirilloff would likely need to get in a game no later than next week for the Twins to feel confident about his chances of breaking camp with the big club. Kirilloff has a minor-league option remaining, so the Twins could have him report to Triple-A St. Paul to begin the season in order to continue his ramp-up process rather than stashing him on the injured list.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slightly behind schedule Kirilloff (wrist) is a bit behind schedule, and the Twins aren't committing to him being ready by Opening Day, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kirilloff is still not all the way back from August wrist surgery, with his progression against live pitching not advancing as quickly as the Twins would have liked. Even if he avoids a trip to the injured list, he might only be ready for part-time duty to begin the year.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Making progress with wrist Kirilloff (wrist) continues to make progress and could be ready to play in a spring training game later in March, Phil Miller of The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. "He's on trac...

Impact It's a little bit of a surprise that Kirilloff may not play in a major-league spring game until mid-March, but it doesn't sound like the lack of plate appearances will hurt his chances to make the roster. Kirilloff had a second surgery on his right wrist last August to shorten the ulnar bone and clean up scar tissue. He's been taking live batting practice and says there's no pain in his wrist. If fully healthy by the end of training camp, he's likely to earn a spot in the starting lineup at first base and designated hitter.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notes: Jax eyes triple-digit heat; Kirilloff 'optimistic' FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Four of the pitchers who could factor into this season’s Twins bullpen have thrown 100 mph in a Major League game. Griff...

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • MLB.COM

Not full-time starter at first base Kirilloff (wrist) is one of many players Twins manager Rocco Baldelli plans to use at first base this season, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact "We don't have a first baseman," Baldelli said. "We have several guys that are going to play first base. We don't need one guy that's going to play first base." Kirilloff was expected to see the lion's share of starts at the position as long as he's healthy though, and the 25-year-old is optimistic about his recovery from right wrist surgery last August. However, Donovan Solano, Nick Gordon, Jose Miranda and Joey Gallo could also see playing time there. The Twins are also expected to have a turnstile in the designated hitter spot, with all of the aforementioned players and others in the mix, and that approach could impact the playing-time picture at first base.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Twins notes: Alex Kirilloff 'optimistic' about wrist recovery; Donovan Solano arrives Notes on Alex Kirilloff, Donovan Solano and Christian Vázquez at Twins camp.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Not cleared for live BP yet Kirilloff (wrist) said Thursday he has yet to be cleared for live batting practice but has been swinging in the batting cage and hitting off pitching machines without issue, Aaron...

Impact Kirilloff had a second surgery on his right wrist last August to shorten the ulnar bone and clean up scar tissue but said he's "really optimistic" about how the wrist feels. It's not clear when he'll be cleared for Grapefruit League action, but Kirilloff is tracking toward being ready for Opening Day. He's expected to serve as Minnesota's regular first baseman.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No concerns entering camp Kirilloff (wrist) enters Twins camp with "no setbacks, no concern," president of baseball operations Derek Falvey told MLB.com's Do-Hyoung Park on Tuesday.

Impact "AK has been in a great spot," said Falvey. "Our strength guys said [the wrist is] probably in as good of a spot as they've seen him coming into camp, where he's at. The early returns on swinging are very positive." Kirilloff needed surgery last August to shorten the ulnar bone in his right wrist and clean up scar tissue, but all signs point to him being a full-go for Opening Day here in 2023.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering Twins welcome Maeda back, seek healthier season

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS