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MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff has announced his retirement at age 26 after a series of injuries kept the 2016 first-round draft pick from fulfilling his potential. Kirilloff was limited to 57 games this season because of a lower back injury. He batted .201 with five home runs, 20 RBIs and a .653 OPS and last played on June 11. Kirilloff hit .270 with 11 homers in 88 games in 2023 while mostly playing first base. Most of his career was spent as a corner outfielder or designated hitter while battling wrist and shoulder injuries.
