Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff announced his retirement Thursday 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,

Alex Kirilloff, once considered the top prospect in the Twins’ organization, announced Thursday he is retiring from the sport after four injury-plagued seasons in the major leagues. Kirilloff, who will turn 27 on Nov.

Minnesota Twins fielder Alex Kirilloff announced his retirement from baseball Thursday, citing injuries as the driving force behind ending his career just four years after his major league debut.