Blue Jays bring 1-0 series lead over Twins into game 2
The Toronto Blue Jays lead 1-0 in a four-game series with the Minnesota TwinsAUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ALEX KIRILLOFF #19 - LEFT FIELDER - MINNESOTA TWINS
5 HR •
20 RBI •
.201 AVG
5 HR
20 RBI
.201 AVG
Twins host the Blue Jays in first of 4-game series
The Minnesota Twins host the Toronto Blue Jays to begin a four-game seriesAUGUST 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins and Tigers meet in series rubber match
Both the Minnesota Twins and the Detroit Tigers are looking for a series win with a victory on WednesdayAUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shelved again with wrist issue Kirilloff (right wrist inflammation) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Kirilloff has dealt with wrist issues for several years now, most notably in 2019, 2021 and it has loomed large for much of this season. Perhaps this will be the last straw that will led to another surgery (he tore ligaments in the right wrist in 2021). Max Kepler, Byron Buxton and Trevor Larnach are all banged up as well, so the likes of Nick Gordon, Jake Cave, Kyle Garlick and Mark Contreras will be asked to pick up the slack.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Urshela hits 2-run HR in 10th, Twins rally past Tigers 5-3
Gio Urshela hit a game-ending, two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Minnesota Twins came back to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3AUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains on bench Kirilloff (wrist) isn't starting Monday against the Tigers.
Impact Kirilloff was removed from Saturday's matchup against San Diego due to right wrist soreness, and he'll be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. Kyle Garlick will take over in left field and bat fifth.
AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Twins begin 3-game series with the Tigers
The Minnesota Twins open a three-game series at home against the Detroit Tigers on MondayAUGUST 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't start Sunday Kirilloff (wrist) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
Impact After exiting Saturday's 7-4 win with right wrist soreness, Kirilloff will need at least one day off to heal up. Considering that Kirilloff underwent surgery on that same wrist last season and spent nearly three weeks on the injured list earlier in the season due to inflammation of the wrist, it's somewhat troubling that he's hampered by it again. For now, consider Kirilloff day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener with the Tigers.
JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Padres and Twins meet with series tied 1-1
The San Diego Padres and Minnesota Twins play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesJULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Exits with wrist injury Kirilloff exited Saturday's game with right wrist soreness Saturday against the Padres, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact Kirilloff exited the game in the seventh inning, with Mark Contreras taking his place in right field. There are no details about the severity of the injury, though Kirilloff has a history of wrist injuries -- he was forced to the injured list with inflammation in the same wrist earlier this season -- which makes this news more concerning.
JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Friday Kirilloff is out of the lineup for Friday's game at San Diego.
Impact Kirilloff is 0-for-8 with three strikeouts since the end of his nine-game hit streak earlier this week, and he'll head to the bench Friday with southpaw Blake Snell pitching for the Friars. Kyle Garlick will take over in left field for Minnesota.
JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hitting streak ends Kirilloff went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Brewers.
Impact The empty showing at the plate ended a nine-game hitting streak for Kirilloff, who produced a .344/.417/.375 slash line during that stretch. Kirilloff should be a solid source of batting average while he continues to hold down an everyday role in the corner outfield, but he hasn't yet tapped into the power that some might have expected from him based on what he did at Triple-A St. Paul earlier this season (.641 slugging percentage). With Max Kepler (toe) on the bench for the second day in a row in Wednesday's series finale with Milwaukee, Kirilloff will slide over from left field to start in right while serving as the Twins' No. 6 hitter, according to Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Urías hits walk-off sac fly, Brewers nip Twins 7-6
Luis Urías delivered a game-ending sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to bring home Andrew McCutchen as the Milwaukee Brewers edged the Minnesota Twins 7-6JULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins bring road win streak into matchup with the Brewers
The Minnesota Twins visit the Milwaukee Brewers trying to extend a three-game road winning streakJULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cease, White Sox top Twins 11-0 to win big series into break
Dylan Cease spun a one-hitter over seven innings in his latest masterful start for the Chicago White Sox in an 11-0 victory over the Minnesota TwinsJULY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
White Sox get HRs from Anderson, Engel in 6-2 win over Twins
The Chicago White Sox powered past the first-place Minnesota Twins 6-2 for their fourth straight winJULY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes seat Saturday Kirilloff isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Rangers.
Impact Kirilloff has started against just two left-handed pitchers this year, and he'll take a seat with southpaw Martin Perez on the mound Saturday. Nick Gordon is taking over in left field and batting ninth.
JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers face the Twins leading series 1-0
The Texas Rangers lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Minnesota TwinsJULY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Serving as designated hitter Kirilloff (undisclosed) will bat sixth and serve as the designated hitter Friday against the Rangers, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Kirilloff left Wednesday's game against the White Sox after colliding with Andrew Vaughn at first base, though he was said to be fine after the game. He's officially good to go following Thursday's scheduled off day, though the fact that he'll be merely the designated hitter may suggest that he's not quite 100 percent.
JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
OK after collision Kirilloff, who left Wednesday's game in the top of the seventh inning after he was involved in a collision with White Sox first baseman Andrew Vaughn, was said to be OK after the g...
Impact Kirilloff was shaken up after the play but apparently did not suffer an injury. He may have been removed for a defensive replacement and pinch runner after reaching first base even if he avoided the collision.
JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Exits after collision Kirilloff was removed from Wednesday's game in the top of the seventh inning after he was involved in a collision with White Sox first baseman Andrew Vaughn, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB....
Impact Kirilloff was credited with his lone hit of the day on the play in question. While Kirilloff was running to first base, he was upended by Vaughn, who dove directly into Kirilloff's running lane to retrieve an errant throw. Though Vaughn's foot was off the bag and Kirilloff reached on an infield single, Kirilloff looked to be in pain and was quickly pulled for a pinch runner. The Twins should provide a diagnosis for Kirilloff's injury later Wednesday.
JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Twins look to sweep series against the White Sox
The Minnesota Twins will try to sweep a three-game series with a victory against the Chicago White SoxJULY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday's Twins-Chicago game recap Alex Kirilloff hit two home runs in the Twins' 8-2 victory.
JULY 6, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Refreshed Kirilloff living up to his power potential CHICAGO -- The real Alex Kirilloff has made his triumphant return. When the Twins first called up their former No. 2 prospect for the first...
JULY 6, 2022 • MLB.COM
Clubs two homers Kirilloff went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, solo home run and an additional run in an 8-2 win against the White Sox.
Impact Kirilloff powered Tuesday's win with a single and run in the fourth, solo shot in the fifth and two-run homer in the seventh. The 24-year-old has been heating up of late with four multi-hit outings in his last nine and is 12-for-32 with two doubles and three home runs in the span.
JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
