Alex Kirilloff retires from baseball at 26 after an injury-ravaged career with the Twins

FILE - Minnesota Twins' Alex Kirilloff (19) is congratulated after his solo home run against the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning of a baseball game, May 24, 2024, in Minneapolis.

FILE - Minnesota Twins' Alex Kirilloff (19) is congratulated after his solo home run against the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning of a baseball game, May 24, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bailey Hillesheim, file)


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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.

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