Kepler (quadriceps) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, but he'll avoid the injured list for now since he's feeling better, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

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Kepler underwent an MRI after exiting Saturday's game with quad tightness, but he apparently avoided a serious injury. Trevor Larnach, Royce Lewis and Kyle Garlick will start from left to right in the outfield Sunday, while Byron Buxton serves as the designated hitter.