In 2018-2019, Alex Kirilloff was one of the most exciting prospects in the Minnesota Twins system. He could play a decent corner outfield and first base, plus he had one of the most beautiful, pure lefty swings to come through the system since Joe Mauer.
Unfortunately, as is often the case with Twins top prospects, recurring injuries has led to a level of inconsistency that’s difficult for any baseball player to overcome. But, we got surprise good news Friday afternoon, when news broke Friday that Alex was starting up a rehab assignment, in St. Paul.
Alex Kirilloff’s rehab assignment shut down after one game
Later that same night, the former No. 15 overall pick went 1-for-5 with the Saints. His lone hit was a double, which drove in a run. He later scored, too. Usually, when Alex Kirilloff gets on base, good things happen.
One day later, however, the 26-year-old was not in St. Paul’s lineup. After the Saints lost to the Scranton Railriders, it was “announced” that Kirilloff was being shut down again, due to more back pain.
So, Alex Kirilloff’s rehab assignment lasted just one game and five at-bats. There is not any information yet, as to how long Kirilloff will be on the shelf. Brooks Lee, who has struggled with back issues of his own, this season, just started a rehab assignment in St. Paul too.
Brooks Lee goes deep for Saints – Rejoining Minnesota Twins Monday makes sense
He batted second for the Saints, on Saturday, and hit a 2-run homer. As long as his injured shoulder holds up, and no other problems arise, I’d imagine he will rejoin the Minnesota Twins as early as Monday or Tuesday.
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The Twins are scheduled to play their next seven games at the friendly confines of Target Field. The Saints are at home this weekend, too. But, they leave for a six game series in Omaha vs the Storm Chasers, on Monday (series starts Tuesday).
So, if Brooks Lee is feeling good after today’s game, a call up by the Twins tomorrow would make sense. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for Alex Kirilloff, who is running out of 2024 season…
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