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Injury Back
Est. Return 7/20/2024
2024 Stats
AVG
.201
HR
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RBI
20
R
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
After two seasons limited by wrist injuries, Kirilloff finally put together a productive season in the majors that could cement him as the starting first basement - if he can stay healthy. Kirilloff's season started slow as he didn't reach the majors until May as he worked his way back from August 2022 wrist surgery. He hit .270 with 11 home runs and a .793 OPS despite missing five weeks with a right shoulder strain. He aggravated the injury in the playoffs and had offseason surgery to repair the labrum in his right (non-throwing) shoulder. He's expected to be ready for the start of spring training. Kiriloff showed decent power as both his .173 ISO and above-average Sweet Spot % (40.2%) were encouraging despite worries the wrist issues may have permanently sapped his power. He had limited exposure to left-handed pitching (56 PA) as he may limited to platoon duty until he gets more experience. He'll also need to improve his fielding as he's not a strong glove in the outfield and struggled at first base (a key error in the playoffs). He's shown enough promise in the minors and has a high enough pedigree (2016 first-round draft pick) that he could take a big leap if healthy. Read Past Outlooks
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Dealing with back injury
Kirilloff's option to Triple-A St. Paul was rescinded Tuesday, as the Twins placed him on the 10-day injured list due to back soreness and nerve issues, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The demotion was initially reported after Wednesday's win against the Rockies, but Kirilloff is instead back with the big club as the injury is evaluated. The 26-year-old underwent an MRI in late May, but he apparently didn't communicate how troublesome the injury had become as he attempted to play through it. It's unclear how long Kirilloff is expected to be sidelined, but the Twins could plan out a lengthy rehab assignment given his .654 OPS and career-worst 26.4 percent strikeout rate this year.
The demotion was initially reported after Wednesday's win against the Rockies, but Kirilloff is instead back with the big club as the injury is evaluated. The 26-year-old underwent an MRI in late May, but he apparently didn't communicate how troublesome the injury had become as he attempted to play through it. It's unclear how long Kirilloff is expected to be sidelined, but the Twins could plan out a lengthy rehab assignment given his .654 OPS and career-worst 26.4 percent strikeout rate this year.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+57%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+59%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .484 | 94 | 2 | 7 | .141 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .758 | 558 | 17 | 75 | .263 | ||||
2024vs Left | .417 | 8 | 0 | 1 | .167 | ||||
2024vs Right | .663 | 170 | 5 | 19 | .203 | ||||
2023vs Left | .482 | 56 | 2 | 6 | .125 | ||||
2023vs Right | .858 | 263 | 9 | 35 | .300 | ||||
2022vs Left | .500 | 30 | 0 | 0 | .167 | ||||
2022vs Right | .680 | 125 | 3 | 21 | .267 | ||||
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Since 2022Home | .641 | 331 | 9 | 38 | .207 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .802 | 321 | 10 | 44 | .286 | ||||
2024Home | .568 | 88 | 3 | 8 | .152 | ||||
2024Away | .738 | 90 | 2 | 12 | .250 | ||||
2023Home | .735 | 157 | 6 | 21 | .234 | ||||
2023Away | .849 | 162 | 5 | 20 | .306 | ||||
2022Home | .548 | 86 | 0 | 9 | .218 | ||||
2022Away | .774 | 69 | 3 | 12 | .288 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Alex Kirilloff compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.32BB Rate
8.4%K Rate
26.4%BABIP
.245ISO
.182AVG
.201OBP
.270SLG
.384OPS
.653wOBA
.286Exit Velocity
91.3 mphHard Hit Rate
40.9%Barrels/PA
7.3%Expected BA
.218Expected SLG
.425Sprint Speed
24.3 ft/secGround Ball %
47.8%Line Drive %
13.0%Fly Ball %
39.1%Prospect Rankings History
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Time running out in Minnesota
The Twins optioned Kirilloff to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, and he may fall out of the organization's plans completely if he's unable to turn things around this summer, reports Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Kirilloff has battled injuries since making his MLB debut during the 2020 playoffs, and while he's managed to stay healthy this season, he posted just a .654 OPS prior to the demotion. The Twins could elect to move Kirilloff at the trade deadline this summer if his offensive struggles follow him to Triple-A.
Kirilloff has battled injuries since making his MLB debut during the 2020 playoffs, and while he's managed to stay healthy this season, he posted just a .654 OPS prior to the demotion. The Twins could elect to move Kirilloff at the trade deadline this summer if his offensive struggles follow him to Triple-A.
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The 2016 first-round draft pick and top prospect has shown flashes of being a productive regular with the bat, but he hasn't been able to stay healthy amid continued wrist issues. His 2022 season ended in July due to a ligament tear in his right wrist that required season-ending surgery. He had soreness in the same wrist in spring training and it required a cortisone shot. When he returned from the injured list, he hit just .172 with a walk and 12 strikeouts over 10 games and was sent to the minors. He then hit .379 with eight homers and a 1.158 OPS in 24 games at Triple-A. Back in the majors in June, he hit .270 with a .715 OPS over 34 games before another setback with his wrist. He decided to have undergo season-ending ulnar shortening surgery, which he hopes will provide a more permanent fit. Amid all the wrist issues, Kiriloff struggled to hit for the sort of power in the majors that many projected during his prospect days, as he owns a .398 slugging percentage over 387 career big-league plate appearances. He also took a step back with just a 3.2 BB% and .282 xwOBA, but it may be hard to read too much into his numbers given his health. Kirilloff is not a speed threat, nor a strong defender at first base or the outfield corners, so he may be have trouble staying in the lineup if his wrist issues continue to suppress his power. If healthy, his minor league pedigree and 2021 underlying numbers (12.8 Barrel%, 43.9 HardHit%) suggest he can be an impact hitter.
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Dispatched to Triple-A
The Twins optioned Kirilloff to Triple-A St. Paul after Wednesday's 17-9 win over the Rockies, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
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Sitting versus lefty
Kirilloff is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.
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Out against right-hander
Kirilloff is not in the lineup for Friday's game in Pittsburgh.
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Sitting against lefty
Kirilloff isn't in the Twins' lineup Wednesday against the Yankees.
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On bench versus lefty
Kirilloff is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Astros.
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