Max Kepler LF/RF FA Thu 6/1/23 10:17 PM
Max Kepler
LF/RF FA
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 FA Thu 6/1/23 9:57 PM
Max Kepler
LF/RF FA
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 FA Mon 5/29/23 10:20 AM
Max Kepler
LF/RF FA
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 FA Sun 5/28/23 5:40 PM
Max Kepler
LF/RF FA
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 FA Sat 5/27/23 12:31 AM
Max Kepler
LF/RF FA
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 FA Sat 5/20/23 8:43 PM
Max Kepler
LF/RF FA
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.
Max Kepler LF/RF FA Sat 5/13/23 12:18 PM
Max Kepler
LF/RF FA
Kepler was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left hamstring strain, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
He was removed from Thursday's game with what was labeled a leg cramp, and he appeared as a pinch hitter Friday, but the team will give Kepler time to let the injury fully heal. Trevor Larnach was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul as a corresponding move
Max Kepler LF/RF FA Fri 5/12/23 3:44 PM
Max Kepler
LF/RF FA
Kepler (leg) is not in the lineup Friday against the Cubs, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler made an early exit from Thursday's series finale versus the Padres due to a leg cramp, though he might have been sitting Friday either way with left-hander Drew Smyly on the bump for Chicago. Minnesota will go righty-heavy in the opening game of a three-game weekend set. Kepler could be available off the bench.
Max Kepler LF/RF FA Thu 5/11/23 4:15 PM
Max Kepler
LF/RF FA
Kepler was removed from Thursday's win over the Padres due to a leg cramp, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler looked a bit uncomfortable while running down the first base line in the bottom of the seventh inning, just after tying the game with an RBI fielder's choice. It doesn't sound like anything too serious. Consider him day-to-day heading into the Twins' three-game weekend series against the Cubs.
Max Kepler LF/RF FA Thu 5/11/23 3:11 PM
Max Kepler
LF/RF FA
Kepler left Thursday's game in the 7th inning after appearing to hurt his leg after running to first base, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. Michael A. Taylor replaced him as a pinch runner.
EDGE Analysis
It's not clear what injury Kepler may have suffered, but he was quick to ask for a pinch runner. It's a worry since he spent time on the injured list in April due to a patellar tendinitis in his right knee.