Kepler started in right field and went 2-for-3 in Monday's spring training loss to the Reds. He's hitting .333 (3-for-9) in nine games this spring.

EDGE Analysis

Despite showing some positive signs this spring, there's been no talk of him breaking camp with the big league club. The Twins appear set to begin the season with Byron Buxton in center field and Kepler playing around the outfield may show he's not being considered for the center field or left field role (with Eddie Rosario moving to center field). Kepler could be called up to the majors early in the season if he plays well at Triple-A.