Alex Kirilloff Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 2" / 195 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 11/9/1997 (24)
- Experience
- 0
- College
- None
Alex Kirilloff Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Alex Kirilloff News
Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday and left-hander Devin Smeltzer was selected from St. Paul in a corresponding move. The Twins also moved first baseman Miguel Sano (knee) to the 60-day injured list. Kirilloff's right wrist is fine, but the 24-year-old former top prospect hasn't been the same at the plate since having season-ending surgery on his wrist last year. Minnesota is hoping regular playing time on the farm will get him right, both mentally and physically. He missed a couple weeks in mid-April and is hitting just .172 with two runs scored and 12 strikeouts over his 10 games played so far this year. With Kirilloff struggling and Sano sidelined, Jose Miranda should continue to serve as the regular first baseman in Minnesota.
Minnesota Twins' first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) will likely head off to a rehab assignment at Triple-A St. Paul early next week. He had a cortisone injection to help with the inflammation in his wrist. The 24-year-old has been limited to five games this season, with only one hit in 17 at-bats before getting his wrist examined again. He will make a few rehab appearances next week and should return to the big leagues shortly after, barring any setbacks. Kirilloff hasn't been able to stay healthy during his major league career, but the former top prospect provides plenty of upside and should continue to be stashed in all league formats.
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 Celestino filled in for Kirilloff in the outfield on Wednesday, but Trevor Larnach was brought up and started in left field and is hitting seventh against Boston Red Sox right-hander Nick Pivetta on Friday.
Batting Order
| 1 | Byron Buxton |
| 2 | Luis Arraez |
| 3 | Carlos Correa |
| 4 | Jorge Polanco |
| 5 | Max Kepler |
| 6 | Trevor Larnach |
| 7 | Gary Sánchez |
| 8 | Gio Urshela |
| 9 | Nick Gordon |
Alex Kirilloff Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
| 1 | Byron Buxton |
| 2 | Luis Arraez |
| 3 | Carlos Correa |
| 4 | Jorge Polanco |
| 5 | Max Kepler |
| 6 | Trevor Larnach |
| 7 | Gary Sánchez |
| 8 | Gio Urshela |
| 9 | Nick Gordon |
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 raw power and will develop into a solid major league hitter. The 24-year-old held a career .318 batting average and a .503 slugging percentage in the minors. He is expected to hit the bottom of the order, limiting his RBI and runs scored opportunities. ATC is on board with this estimate and projects the young slugger to slash .271/.321/.460 with 21 home runs, 66 RBI, 58 runs scored, and five stolen bases over 496 plate appearances in 2022. According to Rotoballer's Expected Draft Values, ATC's projections have Kirilloff at roughly fair value with his ADP of 190. Kiriloff can hit for power and could smash his ADP if he can put it all together in 2022.
