2 years agoMinnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (back) will go on the injured list due to lower-back tightness. In a corresponding move, outfielder Alex Kirilloff is expected to be called up from the minors to join the Twins in Arizona. Polanco hasn't played since last Sunday, and he'll be out at least a little longer. The 28-year-old's MRI exam didn't show any major injury, so there's a good chance Polanco could return when he's eligible. Luis Arraez should continue to see most of the starts at the keystone with Polanco out. Kirilloff hit .359/.465/.641 with a 1.106 OPS, 10 home runs and 32 RBI in 35 games for Triple-A St. Paul to earn a trip back to the majors. The 24-year-old had just five hits in his first 29 at-bats for the Twins but it was likely due to inflammation in his surgically repaired right wrist.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press - Betsy Helfand