Max Kepler RF MIN Wed 4/24/24 3:09 PM
Max Kepler
RF MIN
Kepler is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
After going 3-for-8 with four RBI and a run scored while starting the first two games of the series following his return from the injured list, Kepler will get a breather Wednesday. Kepler doesn't appear to have suffered any setbacks in his recovery from a right knee contusion; instead, the lefty-hitting outfielder's absence Wednesday likely has more to do with southpaw Garrett Crochet being on the bump for Chicago.
Max Kepler RF MIN Mon 4/22/24 10:17 PM
Max Kepler
RF MIN
Kepler went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and a run scored in Monday's win over the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler was activated from the injured list for Monday's contest and wasted no time getting back to work. He ripped a two-run double in the first inning and added an RBI single in the third. He began the year in an ugly 1-for-20 slump before getting injured but went 4-for-10 with three walks in his brief rehab stint with Triple-A St. Paul.
Max Kepler RF MIN Mon 4/22/24 1:24 PM
Max Kepler
RF MIN
The Twins reinstated Kepler (knee) from the 10-day injured list Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler missed a couple weeks of action with a right knee contusion but is ready to re-enter the Twins lineup following a successful three-game rehab stint with Triple-A St. Paul. He will likely take over as the Twins' everyday right fielder, with Trevor Larnach and/or Carlos Santana likely to see dips in playing time as a result.
Max Kepler RF MIN Sun 4/21/24 11:58 PM
Max Kepler
RF MIN
Kepler (knee) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list Monday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. He was 4-for-10 with three walks in three games for Triple-A St. Paul on a rehab assignment.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler should return to the everyday lineup in right field, but it's not clear who will head to the bench. It's possible Trevor Larnach moves to DH while a struggling Carlos Santana gets less playing time and Alex Kirilloff sees action at first base.
Max Kepler RF MIN Wed 4/17/24 11:27 AM
Max Kepler
RF MIN
Kepler (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler was cleared to run the bases this week and came out of it well, paving the way for his return to game action. He's missed the last week-and-a-half of action with a right knee contusion. Kepler shouldn't need too many rehab at-bats before being activated.
Max Kepler RF MIN Mon 4/15/24 5:35 PM
Max Kepler
RF MIN
Kepler (knee) will run the bases at Target field in the next day or two, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
If he gets through that without any issues, he could be cleared to begin a rehab assignment. Kepler has been sidelined for a little over a week with a right knee contusion. He shouldn't need too many rehab games before rejoining the Twins.
Max Kepler RF MIN Tue 4/9/24 3:56 PM
Max Kepler
RF MIN
The Twins placed Kepler on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right knee contusion.
EDGE Analysis
It's unclear when exactly Kepler suffered the injury, though he hasn't seen the field since going 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout Saturday against the Guardians. The veteran outfielder doesn't have an official timetable for his return but will be eligible to be activated from the injured list April 17.
Max Kepler RF MIN Mon 4/8/24 2:46 PM
Max Kepler
RF MIN
Kepler is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
James Paxton is the first lefty the Twins have gone up against since Opening Day. Kepler was in the lineup that day, but he'll take a seat in this one. Manuel Margot will handle right field.
Max Kepler RF MIN Tue 4/2/24 12:08 PM
Max Kepler
RF MIN
Kepler (leg) is starting in right field and batting cleanup in Tuesday's game in Milwaukee.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler missed the last two games after fouling a ball of his right leg on Opening Day. The Twins hadn't previously ruled out a stint on the injured list, but Kepler apparently made some nice progress during Monday's off day and is back in there Tuesday.
Max Kepler RF MIN Mon 4/1/24 12:28 AM
Max Kepler
RF MIN
Kepler (leg) was not available for Sunday's game and the Twins may consider an injured list stint if he's not ready to play by Tuesday, manager Rocco Baldelli told the Minneapolis Star Tribune. The Twins do not play Monday.
EDGE Analysis
The 31-year-old fouled a ball off his right leg in Thursday's game, which resulted in his early departure. X-rays after the game came back as negative, but he didn't play in either game this weekend. The Twins initially said he would be fine, but the discussion about his injury sounded more ominous Sunday.