Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) received a cortisone shot and tests revealed nothing new going on in his wrist. "It should be something that as time goes on, AK can find a way to play with and manage and do some maintenance on but be able to go at it with," manager Rocco Baldelli said. Kirilloff was put on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, and although this latest piece of news is good news, fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if he's out longer than 10 days. Gilberto...

The Minnesota Twins have placed outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) on the 10-day injured list due to right wrist inflammation. The 24-year-old had registered a hit and a run scored in 18 plate appearances for Minnesota so far this season. Minnesota also designated right-hander Jharel Cotton for assignment while recalling outfielder Trevor Larnach and selecting the contract of right-handed pitcher Dereck Rodriguez. Larnach, Nick Gordon, and Gilberto Celestino are potential options to fill in for ...

Minnesota Twins first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff (knee) is expected to return to action in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game, according to Twins manager Rocco Baldelli. The 24-year-old was removed from this past Saturday's game due to mild left knee soreness. The removal was said to be precautionary. All signs point toward Kirilloff being on the field for Opening Day. In his first taste of the majors last year, the left-hander slashed .251/.299/.423 with eight home runs, 34 RBI and 23 ...

Minnesota Twins first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff (knee) is dealing with mild left knee soreness and was removed from the Grapefruit League game against the Kansas City Royals early as a precaution on Saturday. Kirilloff doesn't have any structural damage in his knee, but he'll be re-evaluated on Sunday and still has a shot to be ready on Opening Day next week. But if the 24-year-old has to begin the year on the injured list, it could give opportunities to Brent Rooker, Luis Arraez, ...

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff was limited to 59 games in his first season in the majors after undergoing wrist surgery in late July. He is expected to be ready by Spring Training, whenever it officially starts. The former Twins' top prospect slashed .251/.299/.423 with eight home runs, 34 RBI, 23 runs scored, and one stolen base over 231 plate appearances in 2021.Kirilloff also posted an impressive 12.8 percent barrel rate and kept his strikeouts down by owning a low 22.5 K%. He has ...

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) has decided to undergo wrist surgery and will be placed on the injured list. Kirilloff has been dealing with issues with the same wrist since early May. While the Twins haven't given an exact timetable for his return, at this point with the second half of the season already begun, it's likely that Kirilloff will miss the remainder of the season. It's a tough blow for the Twins and Kirilloff, as he's one of their rising stars in the outfield and ...

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff is not in the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox. Kirilloff has appeared in each of the last six games, going 4-for-20 with a home run and four RBI. Miguel Sano will get the start at first and bat seventh against righty Lance Lynn. Sano makes for an upside DFS play, having slugged two home runs in five career at-bats against Lynn.

BALLER MOVE:Add in 10+ Team LeaguesROSTERED IN: 32% of leaguesANALYSIS:Kirilloff was one of the first high-profile prospects to be called up to the majors back in mid-April and predictably received a lot of attention. He struggled to hit with much consistency over his first 12 games but did swat four homers before hitting the injured list with a left wrist sprain. A lot of his shine wore off as he was sidelined for nearly three weeks due to the injury. He's been solid since his IL activation ...

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff went 2-for-5 with a pair of RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 12-9 win over the Detroit Tigers. Kirilloff collected a couple of base hits, plating a run on each of them. The 23-year-old has swatted a pair of homers and produced seven RBI in July, as he seems to be heating up at the dish ahead of the All-Star break. Kirilloff should be added wherever he's available, as he has a rare ability to hit for both average and power, a sentiment that...

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff clobbered his eighth homer of the season in Saturday's 9-4 win over the Detroit Tigers. Kirilloff's homer was a towering blast, traveling 429 feet at 101.6 MPH. The lefty slugger owns just a 6.3 percent walk rate, though his .262 batting average and .451 slugging percentage point to someone who clearly hasn't been overmatched by major league pitching. Kirilloff ranks in the 80th percentile or better in several Statcast categories, ...