Kepler (groin) is expected to return very soon, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler's required 10 days on the injured list will be completed Saturday, so it's possible hell return when first eligible Sunday, though the Twins have yet to officially confirm that. He was slashing .220/.322/.431 prior to straining his left adductor in early September.