Watch: Alex Kirilloff doubles in first at-bat on rehab assignment

Kirilloff had been on the injured list since June 13 due to back issues.

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Alex Kirilloff (19) hits a single in the against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on May 29, 2024. / Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

It didn't take long for Alex Kirilloff to collect his first hit on a rehab assignment with the Triple-A St. Paul Saints during Friday night's game against the Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders in St. Paul.

Batting second in the first inning, Kirilloff doubled on a line drive to center field and advanced Diego Castillo, who led off with an infield single, to third base to get two on with no outs. Kirilloff then came around to score on DaShawn Keirsey Jr.'s two-run single that gave the Saints a 2-1 lead.

Hey #MNTwins fans, remember this guy? @AKirilloff19 in his first AB on Major League rehab, smacks a double into right putting runners at second and third pic.twitter.com/2eamtFSrgR

— St. Paul Saints (@StPaulSaints) August 24, 2024

The Saints plated seven runs in all in the first inning as they took an early six-run advantage.

Kirilloff began his rehab assignment Friday. He had been on the IL since June 13 due to back issues.

The game was still in progress at the time of publication.