Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff (wrist) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Friday ahead of the contest against the Cleveland Indians. Kirilloff has been sidelined since May 3 with a sprained left wrist, though his recovery went rather smoothly, as he managed to avoid surgery that was initially feared as a possibility. Kirilloff answered any questions about the status of his wrist quickly during his rehab assignment with the Triple-A St. Paul Saints, going ...

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) played in his first rehab game at Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday. He went 2-for-3 with a home run and a single in the game. Kirilloff was placed on the injured list due to a left wrist sprain about two weeks ago. The team appears hopeful that he will be able to return this weekend and his strong rehab debut certainly backs up that optimism. Kirilloff has played in 12 games so far this year and has posted a .214/.227/.571 slash line while hitting...

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff (wrist) will begin a rehab assignment with the Triple-A St. Paul Saints on Wednesday. Kirilloff is slated to start as the designated hitter, and then he'll likely make a start in the outfield on Thursday for the team's minor league affiliate. Manager Rocco Baldelli said that the 23-year-old could come off the injured list by the end of the week. That would be great news for the Twins and his fantasy managers, as Kirilloff was riding a ...

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff (wrist) was able to take batting practice Monday and is slated to begin a rehab assignment with the Triple-A St. Paul Saints sometime this week. Kirilloff received a cortisone shot a little over a week ago for his sprained wrist- and has gradually increased his activity, progressing from dry swings to batting practice. Manager Rocco Baldelli said that the Twins will continue to evaluate the talented prospect's wrist but that "he looked ...

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) took batting practice in the cage on Sunday and expects to take batting practice on the field on Monday, according to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Kirilloff says that he expects he'll know within the week whether he'll be able to play through the injury, and that the decision will likely be made whether to undergo surgery or to progress to a rehab assignment. He has been out since the beginning of the month dealing with soreness in his wrist, and ...

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff (wrist) was on the field taking grounders during warmups ahead of Friday's game against the Athletics. Manager Rocco Baldelli also noted that Kirilloff has progressed to taking dry swings. There is still no timetable for the talented prospect's return to action, though it would certainly be a good sign if he can progress through activities such as these without setbacks. If that's the case, then perhaps the wrist issue is one that ...

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff (wrist) has been cleared for weight room activities. It's clearly a good sign that he'll be allowed to lift weights, though a clearer picture of his availability for game action won't arrive until he attempts to swing a bat, which he is expected to do when the Twins return to Target Field this weekend. Kirilloff had clubbed four homers in three contests- and was working on a seven-game hitting streak before his wrist injury. Fantasy ...

We have completed another week of MLB action, and we have once again been littered with injuries. Both good and bad things arise from injuries. Let's start with the bad, which means losing a player, sometimes a key player from your roster. The good is a chance to add a new player, and certain players suddenly finding new playing time. For instance, we were all excited for Alex Kirilloff(wrist), but now he is hurt, and we can get excited for the Twins' other stud outfield prospect in Trevor ...

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) is expected to test his sprained right wrist by swinging a bat within the next few days, according to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. Kirilloff received a cortisone shot in his wrist on Friday, and if there is no issue when he starts swinging, he could be back in action sooner than later. However, manager Rocco Baldelli said, "If it's an unplayable situation for Alex, I think having surgery is an option." Managers will hold their breath over the ...

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff (wrist) received a cortisone injection in his sprained right wrist on Friday. Kirilloff sought a second opinion on the injury from Dr. Thomas Graham, who has dealt with the ailment fairly often. Manager Rocco Baldelli said that "sometimes guys can play with the injury and sometimes they can't"- the Twins will be hoping that the cortisone shot allows the talented prospect to do the former rather than the latter. If he manages the issue ...