Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (knee) was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday with a sore right knee. Jake Cave got the start in center field as a result and was hitting ninth in the order against White Sox starter Ross Detwiler. Kepler has been a breakout star in 2019, hitting .254/.334/.532 with a career-high 35 homers, 90 runs and 86 RBI in 481 at-bats. Losing him for any amount of time would be devastating for both the Twins and Kepler's fantasy owners. Check back for more ...

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler went 2-for-5 with a homer, three runs, and three RBI in a 14-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. Kepler belted a two-run shot off Reynaldo Lopez in the third inning in the game, giving him 34 homers on the season. It has been a spectacular breakout campaign for the German, who is hitting .256 with 87 runs and 84 RBI. He has developed into a must-start fantasy option and a top-tier fantasy outfielder in the American League.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (illness) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. He was removed from Sunday's game due to an illness and didn't play on Monday. Kepler will bat leadoff and play center field versus righty Reynaldo Lopez. Kepler has been in a slump with the bat over the last two weeks, but has a great chance to break out of that against Lopez on Tuesday.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (illness) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Kepler left Sunday's game due to illness, so that could be why he's sidelined again. Marwin Gonzalez will cover right field and bat sixth versus righty Ivan Nova. Gonzalez has been incredible with the bat lately and needs to be used in Monday's DFS contests.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in a 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday. Kepler's fourth-inning shot broke a 0-0 tie and got the Twins on the board. The young outfielder is having a stellar breakout season, hitting .255 with an .869 OPS, 33 homers, 82 runs, 80 RBI, and a steal. He had been slowing down of late, hitting just .107 over his past seven games, so hopefully the homer will help him to heat back up at the plate. He will look to keep it ...

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves. Kepler has been hitting .265 this year and is second on the team with 31 home runs and first with 77 RBI. Jake Cave will get the start in place of Kepler, who appears to be simply getting a day of rest after starting in the last 12 games.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Kepler sat out on Wednesday due to rest, but will back for this contest. Kepler will bat leadoff and play right field against righty Lucas Giolito. Kepler has been a reliable bat this season, but Giolito has a 3.12 ERA entering this contest. DFS players may want to look elsewhere despite Kepler batting first.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees. Kepler was nearly the hero on Tuesday, but Aaron Hicks robbed his hit in the bottom of the 10th. Jake Cave will draw the start in center field and bat ninth versus lefty J.A. Happ. Cave is not going to be a reliable fantasy option here.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler went 3-for-6 with a double, a homer, and four RBI in a 7-6 win over the Oakland A's on Sunday. Kepler's huge game gives him a .264 average, .859 OPS, 23 doubles, 24 homers, 61 runs, 64 RBI, and one steal in what has been a breakout season for the slugging German. Kepler has moved into must-start territory in fantasy leagues due to his quality performance this season. Minnesota takes on the New York Yankees and lefty C.C. Sabathia on Monday.

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