Kepler (knee) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler will be on the bench for the second game in a row while he recovers from patellar tendinitis in his right knee, an injury that flared up in Monday's 11-1 win. With lefty Jesus Luzardo on the bump for Miami in the series finale, the lefty-hitting Kepler might have been a candidate to sit out anyway even if he hadn't been dealing with the knee injury. Fortunately for Kepler, manager Rocco Baldelli has suggested that the patellar tendinitis isn't a major concern, so the outfielder could be ready to go as soon as Friday's game against the Astros.

An MRI showed Kepler has patellar tendinitis in his right knee, MLB.com reports. "Nothing major on there," manager Rocco Baldelli said. "We'll see how he shows up tomorrow."

EDGE Analysis

Kepler had to leave Monday's contest after feeling something in his right knee when he landed on the first-base bag. He did not play Tuesday. It would be surprising to see Kepler play Wednesday with the Twins set to have an off day Thursday.

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said Tuesday that Kepler will have and MRI performed on his right knee, Joe Frisaro of ManOnSecondBaseball.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The scan will be done as a precaution, and the team doesn't expect Kepler's knee injury to become a long-term issue. The 30-year-old outfielder is currently just 2-for-16 at the plate with a home run and a walk through four games.

Kepler (knee) is absent from the Twins' lineup Tuesday against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler had to leave Monday's contest after feeling something in his right knee when he landed on the first-base bag. He's not expected to require a lengthy absence. Trevor Larnach is shifting over to right field and Willi Castro is starting in left Tuesday.

Kepler likely won't start Tuesday against the Marlins, but he will test his sore knee on the field before the game, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler left Monday's game after feeling something in his right knee when he hit the first base bag while running out a hit. The Twins don't expect it to be a long-term issue. Kepler went 2-for-3 with a solo home run prior to suffering the injury.

Kepler left Monday's game against the Marlins with right knee soreness, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

He apparently suffered the injury while trying to hustle down the first base line. Kepler went 2-for-3 with a solo home run prior to being replaced by Kyle Farmer with Nick Gordon moving to the outfield.

Kepler left Monday's game against the Marlins with right knee soreness, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler picked up the injury while running down the first-base line and exited with a trainer. The outfielder should be considered day-to-day for now, but it's possible that he'll need to undergo imaging before returning to the lineup. Nick Gordon would likely see more time in the outfield if Kepler does need to miss an extended period of time.

Kepler left Monday's game against the Marlins with an apparent injury, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler appeared to hurt himself while hustling down the first base line before leaving with a trainer. The outfielder has been replaced by Kyle Farmer.

Kepler is starting in left field and batting leadoff Opening Day at Kansas City. Kepler's use in the leadoff spot is more than a one-day assignment, manager Rocco Baldelli told the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

EDGE Analysis

Joey Gallo appeared set to hit leadoff based on his use in late spring lineups and could alternate the leadoff spot based on matchups. Kepler has hit better (3-for-10) against Opening Day starter Zack Greinke than Gallo (0-for-17). Minnesota's batting order and leadoff spot could be in flux much of the season as Baldelli may play matchups each day. Kepler may also get the leadoff nod because he hit .382 in spring training with a 1.094 OPS. He missed a few days with a sore hip last week, but returned and played in the final few games of spring training.

Kepler (hip) started in right field and went 1-for 2 in Saturday's spring training loss to Atlanta. He's hitting .357 (10-for-28) with two home runs this spring.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler was removed from Sunday's spring game against Atlanta due to left hip tightness, but it shouldn't be an issue for Opening Day. Kepler was the subject of trade talk over the winter, but he looks set to begin the season as the starting right fielder. He's a candidate to benefit from the ban on shifts since he's a pull hitter who hits too many ground balls. His 2019 season (when he hit 36 home runs) featured a Pull% of 50.8 percent compared to just 41.7 percent last season.