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Won't break camp in big leagues Kiriloff was optioned to the Twins' alternate training site Tuesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Kiriloff hasn't appeared in a regular-season game above the Double-A level but did get some major-league experience as a member of the Twins' playoff roster last fall. That seemingly indicated that he had a strong chance to open as the team's starting left fielder, but he did very little to back that notion up this spring, hitting .129/.182/.258 in 12 games with eight strikeouts and just one walk. The delayed minor-league season means he won't get the chance to prove his readiness in game action in April, which could delay his debut still further, though the Twins aren't exactly loaded in left field, so the job should still be his eventually.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No lock for bench spot Lamb has struggled this spring, going 4-for-28 (.143) with a double and a 3:9 BB:K, and he may not break camp with a spot on the Opening Day roster, Gabriel Burns of The Atlanta Jo...

Impact When he signed in February, Lamb was expected to be the team's primary left-handed power source off the bench, but Atlanta has other options for that role, including Jason Kipnis (.238/.273/.429 with one homer and a 1:6 BB:K through 21 at-bats). Neither player has particularly impressed, however, and the fact that Lamb is already on the 40-man roster could end up making the difference if neither veteran steps up over the final week of exhibition play.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alcala angling for high-leverage bullpen role The phone rang in the visitors' bullpen at Kauffman Stadium and Jorge Alcala walked over to the gate so he could hold it open for teammate Z...

MARCH 22, 2021 • MLB.COM

Notes: Polanco productive; Twins tickets There were large swaths of the last two seasons in which Jorge Polanco was playing through pain, as attested by his need for surgery on his...

MARCH 22, 2021 • MLB.COM

Pache's playmaking could win him CF job FORT MYERS, Fla. -- As Braves manager Brian Snitker has repeatedly said, he is not concerned by Cristian Pache’s offensive struggles. He has...

MARCH 22, 2021 • MLB.COM

Twins ready their pitchers to hit for opening series in Milwaukee FORT MYERS, Fla. — For those who did not have a chance to witness Kenta Maeda partake in live batting practice last week at Hammond Stadium,...

MARCH 22, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Who might fill the last spots in Atlanta's 'pen? FORT MYERS, Fla. -- When attempting to predict who will fill the final spots available in Atlanta's bullpen, it’s important to remember what...

MARCH 22, 2021 • MLB.COM