Kepler is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler will head to the bench along with fellow left-handed hitters Bryson Stott and Brandon Marsh while the Giants send southpaw Robbie Ray to the hill. Kyle Schwarber, who typically serves as the Phillies' designated hitter, will fill in for Kepler in left field.

Kepler is not in Philadelphia's starting lineup against St. Louis on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

With left-hander Matthew Liberatore taking the mound for the Cardinals on Sunday, the Phillies will start Brandon Marsh, Johan Rojas and Nick Castellanos in the outfield for the series finale. Kepler went 0-for-7 with three strikeouts in the first two games against St. Louis.

Kepler is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Atlanta, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The left-handed hitting Kepler has made a couple starts against lefties this season, but he'll take a seat in this one with southpaw Chris Sale on the bump for Atlanta. Edmundo Sosa will handle left field and bat seventh.

Kepler went 3-for-4 with a solo homer and a double in Monday's win over Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler doubled in the second inning and gave the Phillies some extra cushion with his solo shot in the eighth. It was his first multi-hit effort of the young 2025 campaign after going 1-for-7 with three walks in the opening series against Washington. Kepler should continue seeing regular playing time against righties as long as the bat stays steady.

Kepler is not in the lineup Sunday against the Nationals, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

After going 1-for-7 with three walks, a double, two runs and four strikeouts in the first two games of the season, Kepler will hit the bench Sunday with lefty Mitchell Parker taking the mound for Washington. Brandon Marsh will shift to left field while Johan Rojas mans center in the series finale.

Kepler (back) will start in left field and bat third in Tuesday's Grapefruit League contest versus the Pirates, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler suffered a back injury Sunday, when he collided with the outfield wall while tracking a flyball. Though an immediate timeline for Kepler's return wasn't known after he suffered the injury, he apparently needed just one day of rest to move past the back issue. Kepler is in line to serve as the Phillies' primary left fielder in 2025.

Kepler (back) does not have a timetable for his return to action, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler had to be removed from Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles with a bruised lower back after he collided with the outfield wall while making a catch. He did not play Monday and it sounds like he could miss a few additional days of action. If healthy, Kepler is slated to open the season as the Phillies' primary left fielder.

Kepler was diagnosed with a lower-back contusion after being removed from Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old suffered the injury when he collided with the wall in left field while making a catch, with the Phillies labeling his exit as a precautionary move. Assuming the injury doesn't linger, Kepler could be back in the lineup after taking a couple days to recover.

Kepler (undisclosed) was removed from Sunday's game against the Orioles, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler collided with the wall in left field while making a catch. He was able to jog off the field under his own power but was replaced by Christian Arroyo at the top of the second frame. Kepler's removal from Sunday's game is likely out of precaution, but he'll undergo further tests with trainers in the clubhouse.

Kepler (knee) faced live pitching Sunday and appears to be back to full health for spring training, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

While with the Twins last season, Kepler didn't play after Sept. 1 due to left patellar tendinitis as well as a sore hip, but neither injury is believed to have affected his offseason workouts. After hitting free agency in the winter, Kepler inked a one-year, $10 million deal with the Phillies and is likely to slot in as a strong-side platoon player in the corner outfield. The 31-year-old slashed .253/.302/.380 with eight home runs, 42 RBI and 43 runs over his 105 games with the Twins in 2024.