Max Kepler LF/RF PHI Fri 6/16/23 4:54 PM
Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Kepler is out of the lineup Friday against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Joey Gallo, Michael Taylor and Alex Kirilloff will start across the outfield. Kepler has fallen into a .149/.184/.213 rut over his last 49 plate appearances dating back to May 29. That's the same day he returned from a two-week IL stint for a left hamstring strain.
Max Kepler LF/RF PHI Tue 6/13/23 5:50 PM
Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Kepler isn't in the Twins' lineup Tuesday against the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler, who holds just a .427 OPS over the past two weeks, will get a day off to regroup Tuesday against Corbin Burnes and the Brewers. In his absence, Alex Kirilloff will start in right field, moving Joey Gallo into left field and Donovan Solano in as the Twins' first baseman while batting second.
Max Kepler LF/RF PHI Fri 6/9/23 2:48 PM
Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Kepler is not in the lineup for Friday's game in Toronto.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler's OPS on the season is down to .627 following a 4-for-33 stretch at the plate since he returned from the injured list. Willi Castro will play right field Friday.
Max Kepler LF/RF PHI Fri 6/2/23 6:03 PM
Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Kepler (head) is starting in right field for the Twins on Friday against Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler had to be removed from Thursday's game after experiencing migraines, but the issue seems to have subsided overnight. The 30-year-old outfielder is just 2-for-17 at the plate since returning from the injured list Monday.
Max Kepler LF/RF PHI Thu 6/1/23 10:17 PM
Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Kepler was pulled from Thursday's game against the Guardians due to a migraine, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler recently returned from a stint on the 10-day injured list due to a hamstring injury. Luckily, his removal from Thursday's contest was unrelated, and Kepler will be day-to-day going forward.
Max Kepler LF/RF PHI Thu 6/1/23 9:57 PM
Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Kepler was removed early from Thursday's game against the Guardians, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's unclear whether or not Kepler was removed due to an injury, but it's possible he aggravated the hamstring issue that kept him on the IL in late May. More details should come relatively soon, but he should be considered day-to-day until then.
Max Kepler LF/RF PHI Mon 5/29/23 10:20 AM
Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
The Twins reinstated Kepler (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Though Kepler landed on the IL on May 13 with the left hamstring strain, he was deemed ready to rejoin the big club without requiring a rehab assignment after he made steady progress in his running program over the past several days. He should immediately settle into a near-everyday role in right field, with his return likely to result in utility man Willi Castro losing out on some playing time. Prior to landing on the IL, Kepler was hitting .212 with six home runs, 17 runs and 14 RBI over 114 plate appearances on the season.
Max Kepler LF/RF PHI Sun 5/28/23 5:40 PM
Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Kepler (hamstring) will be reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler has been on the IL since May 13 due to a strained left hamstring, and he'll be able to rejoin the Twins without a rehab assignment. Prior to his absence, he hit .212 with six homers, 17 runs and 14 RBI over 28 games. Kyle Garlick and Matt Wallner will be sent down to make room for Kepler and Royce Lewis (knee).
Max Kepler LF/RF PHI Sat 5/27/23 12:31 AM
Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Kepler (hamstring) hit pregame on the field before Friday's game, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler had been reportedly running at 70 percent on May 20 and his return appeared imminent, but Friday's report doesn't appear to be a significant step forward. Still, it's not clear when he may return and it's possible he could return in the next few days. However, he may need a short rehab assignment since he's been out since May 11.
Max Kepler LF/RF PHI Sat 5/20/23 8:43 PM
Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Kepler (hamstring) ran at 70 percent before Friday's game against the Angels, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler has been on the injured list since last Saturday after suffering a left hamstring strain. The outfielder doesn't have a clear timeline, but the fact he's already running is a positive development in his chance to return relatively soon. The question will be whether Kepler will need a rehab assignment before he's able to patrol the outfield for the Twins. Either way, it sounds like he has a chance to help the team before June.