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Naylor isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays.

Naylor started at first base in Saturday's matinee and went 1-for-3. However, he'll get a breather for the second game of the twin bill while Owen Miller returns to first base with Ernie Clement entering the lineup at the hot corner.

Kirilloff is starting at first base and batting eighth Saturday against the Athletics.

He was activated Friday but was left on the bench against a lefty. He slots into the bottom third of the lineup against righty James Kaprielian. It seems that Kirilloff will have to earn both a prominent spot in the lineup and opportunities against same-handed pitching.

Kirilloff, who was activated from the injured list Friday, is not in the lineup against the A's.

With lefty Zach Logue on the hill for Oakland, it seems the Twins will ease Kirilloff back into action. Gilberto Celestino is starting in center field with Byron Buxton getting the start at DH and Jose Miranda starting at first base. Also of note: Max Kepler and Trevor Larnach remain in the lineup against the southpaw.

Kirilloff (wrist) was activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Friday's game against the A's, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

He hit .227 with zero extra-base hits, six strikeouts and six walks in 22 at-bats on his rehab assignment. Luis Arraez was placed on the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move. Kirilloff should assume a regular role with the Twins going forward.

Vaughn (hand) has received a cortisone injection in the area of his right wrist, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Vaughn landed on the 10-day injured list Thursday after missing five games with a bruised right hand, and he's now received a cortisone shot to address the swelling. The 24-year-old is eligible to be activated May 12, though it remains unclear if he'll be ready to return at that point. Adam Engel should continue to see more playing time in Vaughn's absence, though he's not in the lineup Friday.

Torkelson is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros.

Torkelson sits for just the third time this season. He's in a bit of a slump, going 1-for-23 at the plate across his last seven games. Harold Castro will be the first baseman Friday.

Dalbec started at first base and went 1-for-4 in Thursday's 8-0 loss to the Angels.

Dalbec was recently demoted to a platoon role at first base, sitting against right-handers while Franchy Cordero mans the position, but Cordero was needed in the outfield to help cover for the ailing Enrique Hernandez (illness). As a result, Dalbec was in the lineup against the Angels' Shohei Ohtani, and his second-inning single snapped an 0-for-16 run. Either against righties (.462 OPS) or lefties (.349), Dalbec has not been good so far in 2022.

Guerrero went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and two runs scored Thursday against the Guardians.

Guerrero took Aaron Civale yard in the first inning to record his seventh home run of the season. He has gone yard only twice in his last 18 starts, and he has just five extra-base hits in that span. Despite the slow stretch, Guerrero still has an impressive .290/.364/.559 line on the season to go along with 14 runs scored and 19 RBI across 107 plate appearances.

Mountcastle went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in a 5-3 win Thursday over Minnesota.

Mountcastle got the scoring started with his solo homer in the second inning and gave Baltimore an insurance run with his eighth-inning shot. After a slow start, he appears to be putting it together with a .296/.321/.667 batting line and three home runs in his last seven games. The 25-year-old was dropped to fifth in the Orioles' lineup Wednesday and has responded with back-to-back multi-hit games.

Pratto (undisclosed) was placed on the 7-day injured list by Triple-A Omaha on Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

There was no specific reason reported for Pratto landing on the injured list, though he was hit in the head by a pitch Wednesday and immediately removed from the game. The timing of the incident is unfortunate, as Pratto was in the midst of a four-game hitting streak while going for 8-for-16 with a double and two home runs. Assuming the injury isn't a long-term concern, Pratto should have the chance to make his big-league debut this season.