Kepler went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 9-6 loss to the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler leads the team with five homers this season and his .241 batting average -- while not good -- is right on par with expectations. The power production will slow down, but Kepler is a true everyday player at this point and a fixture atop one of baseball's most potent lineups.