Kepler (bruised foot) is starting in center field and batting eighth in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler fouled a pitch off his foot Wednesday but is over the bruise. With a lefty (Tarik Skubal) on the hill for Detroit, Kepler will hit in the eight hole for just the second time this season. He has still been leading off against righties.