Kepler is out of the lineup Sunday against the Royals, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports.

EDGE Analysis

Squaring off against southpaw Danny Duffy and the Royals, Kepler and his left-handed bat will take a seat, opening the door for Danny Santana to get the start in right field. Kepler didn't start Saturday against a righty, which is a bit odd, as he'll end up getting three straight days of rest with a team day off on the calendar Monday. No injury has been reported, however, so look for Kepler to return during the upcoming three-game series against Detroit.