Kepler (shoulder) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Royals, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler appeared as a pinch runner in Saturday's contest against the Royals but remains out of the starting lineup Sunday. Rocco Baldelli hinted at this usage, telling reporters Saturday that Kepler may be used in more limited scenarios. LaMonte Wade will start in center field and bat ninth in his place.