Twins Demote Alex Kirilloff to Triple-A, Promote Austin Martin
Kirilloff's batting struggles lead to roster changes as Martin returns for his third major league stint.
- Kirilloff hit .201 with five home runs and 20 RBIs in 57 games this season.
- His recent performance included a .135 average with 26 strikeouts since early May.
- Austin Martin, hitting .224 in previous stints, has been performing well in Triple-A.
- Martin's recent Triple-A stats feature a .449 on-base percentage and eight RBIs.
- Kirilloff joins Matt Wallner and Edouard Julien, other struggling hitters, in the minors.