In a thrilling game on Wednesday, Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff proved to be the hero for the Twins. In the 11th inning, he stepped up and delivered a game-winning single, securing a walk-off victory with a final score of 4-3 over the Padres. Kirilloff's clutch performance came at the perfect moment, concluding an extra-inning marathon at Target Field. At the plate, Kirilloff recorded two hits. He had been recalled from Triple-A just five days after outfielder Trevor Larnach had been optioned.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff has been recalled from Triple-A while fellow outfielder Trevor Larnach has been optioned in a corresponding move. It appears it was time for Kirilloff to get another look in the big leagues after taking Triple-A pitching to begin the season. The 25-year-old hit .316 with three homers, two stolen bases, and a 1.040 OPS across 10 games and 46 trips to the plate at Triple-A St. Paul prior to his promotion. He hit just .250 with three homers and a .651 OPS across 45 appearances with the Twins last season. Larnach got a steady dose of playing time in left field for the Twins of late but failed to make the most of it. The lefty-swinging outfielder hit just .221 with three homers and a .687 OPS, striking out in 34.7% of his plate appearances despite an excellent 14.5% BB%.

The Minnesota Twins reinstated first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A St. Paul. Kirilloff has been rehabbing from surgery on his wrist that he had last August. While he won't make his 2023 debut just yet, the 25-year-old left-handed hitter has already played in 11 games with St. Paul and Single-A Fort Myers, going 12-for-38 (.316) with a double, four home runs, 12 RBI, two stolen bases and 10 runs scored in 47 plate appearances. It remains to be seen how long he'll stay in the minors, but he'll be back in the big leagues eventually and could provide some nice power numbers at a low cost for fantasy managers.

Minnesota Twins first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) went off in a minor-league rehab game with Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, going 2-for-4 with two home runs, five RBI, two runs scored and a walk. It was believed that the Twins might keep Kirilloff in the minors after his rehab assignment ends, but that may not be the case now that he's swinging the bat so well. The 25-year-old has been rehabbing from surgery on his wrist last year, but he's hitting .360 (9-for-25) with three home runs, 10 RBI and a steal in eight rehab games to this point. Kirilloff has shown flashes of his upside at the major-league level, but injuries have prevented him from putting it all together. He's worth a speculative stash in deeper leagues if you need outfield help.

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) is likely to be optioned to Triple-A St. Paul once he finishes his minor league rehab assignment, according to beat writer Aaron Gleeman. With the Twins recently activating Jorge Polanco, Max Kepler, and Joey Gallo there isn't necessarily a need to bring Kirilloff up to the majors right away. Kirilloff has been on a rehab assignment while recovering from last year's wrist surgery and Gleeman notes that the team wants to give him time to get up to speed in the minors after missing so much time. Fantasy managers will have to wait a little longer for the former top prospect to make his 2023 debut.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two runs scored, a walk and a strikeout in a minor-league rehab game on Thursday with Low-A Fort Myers. The 25-year-old was playing in right field in his second rehab game after he saw action at first base in his first game this week. There remains no timetable for his return, but the Twins are not expected to rush him back to the big leagues until he proves he's fully healthy. Kirilloff is only rostered in five percent of Yahoo leagues at this time, but he's worth stashing in deeper formats. The former first-round pick in 2016 has shown flashes of putting it all together, but injuries haven't allowed him to reach his true ceiling in the big leagues.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) will miss the beginning of the 2023 season. Kirilloff was completely derailed in 2022 after dealing with some wrist issues that culminated in season-ending surgery. He has been playing in minor-league spring games, but the Twins aren't ready to take the next step toward his return. Once he feels comfortable at the plate and gets a couple more at-bats, he should be ready to return to the day-to-day lineup. The 25-year-old is yet to have a healthy season since turning pro in 2021, and his career has not gotten off to a promising start. He's played just 104 games since becoming a major leaguer and fantasy managers are beginning to doubt his ability to stay on the field. Kirilloff has a career line of .251/.295/.398 with 11 HRs and a .694 OPS.

Opening Day is in doubt for Minnesota Twins infielder Jorge Polanco (knee) and outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist). Polanco hasn't graduated from batting practice to exhibition games in camp after missing the final 58 games in 2022 with a bone bruise in his left knee. Kirilloff took two at-bats in a minor-league game over the weekend, but the Twins continue to be cautious with the young hitter. If Polanco is able to play on Tuesday, he'd need only a few days beyond the opener to be ready. But without him logging any time at second base, the bigger question is where Polanco would play as he continues to ramp up his activities. Because Kirilloff played Saturday, the Twins intend to delay a decision on his immediate future.

The Minnesota Twins are non-committal regarding the Opening Day readiness of outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist), who is still "a little behind our schedule" in his progressions against live pitching, according to president of baseball operations Derek Falvey. Kirilloff's progression has depended on his tolerance on a daily basis this spring. The 25-year-old left-handed slugger is trying to return from wrist surgery last August, and it's looking more likely that he'll open the 2023 season on the injured list for the Twins. And when he is healthy, the former first-rounder could be limited to a part-time role in a corner outfield spot for Minnesota. Kirilloff has shown flashes of his upside, but he hasn't been able to stay healthy and has plenty to prove this year.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) has had no setbacks heading into spring training, according to president of baseball operations Derek Falvey. "AK has been in a great spot. 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," Falvey said. The oft-injured 25-year-old had surgery last August to shorten the ulnar bone in his right wrist and to clean up scar tissue, but he should be fully ready for the start of the 2023 season. The former first-rounder has shown flashes early in his career, but injuries have held him back, and he hasn't exactly shown the type of power in the big leagues that he was known for as a minor-league prospect. There's still a chance he could become an impact hitter for the Twins, but he'll need to stay healthy and produce in order to see consistent playing time.

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff (wrist) started swinging a bat early in January and said he's taking 50 to 60 swings per day and is on track with what his doctors wanted to see. He's hoping for "mostly a normal" spring training, but the goal is to be healthy for the most possible regular season games in 2023. Kirilloff, a former first-rounder, tore a ligament in his right wrist in 2022 that required season-ending surgery. Wrist issues continue to be a concern for the 25-year-old left-handed slugger, as he's yet to play in more than 59 games in either of his first two MLB seasons. It remains to be seen if Kirilloff can develop high-end power in Minnesota, but he's worth taking a flier on in deeper leagues as a young hitter that could still become an impact bat with better health.

Minnesota Twins first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) has been taking full swings while working out this offseason and is expected to be ready to go for the start of spring training after needing season-ending surgery in 2022 to fix a ligament tear in his right wrist. The 25-year-old former first-round pick has only been able to play in 104 games in his two big-league seasons with the Twins due to injury, but he could be a post-hype breakout for fantasy managers if he's ever able to stay healthy for a full season. The left-handed slugger has been dealing with the same wrist injury for a few years, so it will be interesting to see what he does if he can move past it. At the right cost in fantasy drafts, Kirilloff is absolutely worth a low-cost flier.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) will undergo season-ending wrist surgery to shorten his ulnar bone, with the goal of being ready for spring training next year. Wrist issues have really set Kirilloff back, as he's dealt with wrist injuries in three of the last four seasons. He also missed all of 2017 in the minors after undergoing Tommy John surgery, so Kirilloff just hasn't been able to stay on the field to reach his true ceiling. All of his wrist injuries could really sap the 24-year-old's power in the long term, even if he returns healthy for the start of the 2023 season. In his two major league seasons with the Twins, he's hit .251/.295/.398 with only 11 home runs, 55 RBI, 37 runs scored and a stolen base in 387 plate appearances over 104 games.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with right wrist inflammation. He has dealt wrist injuries throughout his career, and it continues to be troublesome for the former first-round pick. The 24-year-old has been limited to 45 games in 2022, slashing .250/.290/.361 with three home runs, 21 RBI, and 14 runs scored across 155 plate appearances. The Twins are banged up in the outfield as Byron Buxton, and Max Kepler deal with injuries. Fantasy managers with an open IL spot should continue to stash Kirilloff due to his upside and hope the top prospect has the minimum stay on the injured list.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff was forced to exit early during Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The young outfielder collided with first baseman Andrew Vaughn when attempting to run to first. He was immediately pulled out of the contest as a precaution. The Twins have revealed Kirilloff has not suffered any major injuries from the collision. Fantasy managers should consider Kirilloff day-to-day, but he should avoid a trip to the injured list.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff left the game in the seventh inning on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox after he flipped over first baseman Andrew Vaughn, who extended his whole body down the first base line to catch a ball. It's unclear exactly what his injury is at this point, but we'll pass along more information when it becomes available. The 24-year-old went 1-for-4 with an RBI before leaving the game, and he entered Wednesday's contest hitting .264/.296/.429 with three home runs, 17 RBI and 11 runs scored in 28 games in his second major league season. If Kirilloff is forced to miss extended time, Gilberto Celestino could see more playing time in Minnesota's outfield.

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (back) will go on the injured list due to lower-back tightness. In a corresponding move, outfielder Alex Kirilloff is expected to be called up from the minors to join the Twins in Arizona. Polanco hasn't played since last Sunday, and he'll be out at least a little longer. The 28-year-old's MRI exam didn't show any major injury, so there's a good chance Polanco could return when he's eligible. Luis Arraez should continue to see most of the starts at the keystone with Polanco out. Kirilloff hit .359/.465/.641 with a 1.106 OPS, 10 home runs and 32 RBI in 35 games for Triple-A St. Paul to earn a trip back to the majors. The 24-year-old had just five hits in his first 29 at-bats for the Twins but it was likely due to inflammation in his surgically repaired right wrist.

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.