Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler is not in the starting lineup for the second game in a row on Sunday. There's no word of any injury right now, so it appears it's just another day off for Kepler, who has struggled since coming off the injured list. Over his last seven games, Kepler is slashing .143/.250/.250 with one home run, four RBI, three runs scored and 11 strikeouts. With Kepler out, Trevor Larnach is getting the start in right and batting fourth against the Indians.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler is not in the lineup for Saturday's contest against the Cleveland Indians. Kepler is 1-for-13 with a home run, two RBI, and seven strikeouts over his last three contests. Perhaps a game on the bench will allow him to rediscover his timing at the plate. Trevor Larnach will start in right field Saturday and bat cleanup. Larnach has posted a .941 OPS in 23 plate appearances as the cleanup hitter for Minnesota this season and gets a good matchup against ...

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Kepler started a rally in the bottom of the eighth with a two-run homer, which traveled 422 feet at 105.8 MPH. He did go down via the strikeout three times, though that shouldn't overshadow another solid counting stat performance from Kepler, who has four hits, four RBI, and two stolen bases since returning from the injured list on June 18. Kepler should remain a solid source of ...

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Sunday's defeat of the Texas Rangers. Kepler singled with two runners on in the third, scoring one on an error. The 28-year-old has gone 1-for-11 with two RBI and a stolen base since returning from the injured list. Kepler is batting just .203 with a .696 OPS this season. Fantasy managers can be forgiven for dropping Kepler if he doesn't start to pick it up soon, though it might be worth it to give him some time to put...

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hamstring) has been activated off the injured list and is starting in right field Friday against the Texas Rangers, per MLB.com's Do-Hyoung Park. Kepler has been sidelined since May 29 with a left hamstring strain. He participated in three rehab games with the Triple-A St. Paul Saints before getting the call from the Twins. Kepler labored through a tough month of April- he had no homers heading into May- before going yard five times and swiping a pair of ...

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hamstring) will rejoin the club for their upcoming series against the Texas Rangers. Kepler had missed a little over two weeks with a strained left hamstring, though his rehab assignment reportedly went well. He appeared in three games for the Triple-A St. Paul Saints, going 1-for-11 with a strikeout. Kepler posted a .773 OPS with all five of his home runs this season coming in May, as he was seemingly heating up before his injury. He figures to spend most...

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hamstring) will start his rehab assignment on Sunday. The 28-year-old has been out since May 29 because of a strained left hamstring, so it appears as if he is inching closer to making it back to the big club. Kepler is batting .212, with 28 hits, 22 RBI, 20 runs, and five home runs throughout 132 at-bats this season, and it's possible he could be back in the lineup at some point over the next week or so, depending on how he feels moving ahead.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hamstring) is expected back by the end of June. The 28-year-old is currently out of commission because of a sore hamstring but is reportedly progressing "fine" as he continues to work his way back. Kepler is batting .212 this season to go along with 22 RBI, 20 runs, five dingers, and five stolen bases. The upside is there. However, fantasy managers without room to spare can drop.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday. Kepler has been dealing with a sore hamstring for over a week and was removed from Saturday's contest after the ailment worsened. The Twins recalled Benjamin Rortvedt from the minors in a corresponding move. Manager Rocco Baldelli said the Twins "plan to ride" Rob Refsnyder as their everyday center fielder with Kepler sidelined, as the former has been red-hot at the dish.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hamstring) may require a trip to the injured list, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. The veteran was removed from Saturday's matchup against Kansas City after suffering a left hamstring strain. Kepler is sporting a .212 batting average to go along with 28 hits, 22 RBI, 20 runs, and five homers. A more definitive timetable for his absence will likely be coming over the next day or so.