Kepler (knee) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler hasn't seen the field since Monday due to tendinitis in his right knee, and his absence will continue Saturday. Joey Gallo (side) is also sitting out, and the Twins will start Nick Gordon, Michael Taylor and Trevor Larnach from left to right in the outfield.

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters after Friday's win against the Astros that the team is unsure if Kepler (knee) will be ready to play Saturday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler did not play again Friday as he's been out since Monday due to tendinitis in his right knee. The Twins also lost Joey Gallo (side) during Friday's extra-innings victory, so depth is a bit of an issue in the outfield. If Kepler can't play a trip to the injured list can't be ruled out.

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said Kepler (knee) could be available to pinch-hit Friday against the Astros, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler hasn't appeared in a game since Monday due to patellar tendinitis in his right knee, but he has responded well to some running and is seemingly going to be able to avoid the injured list. Trevor Larnach, Michael Taylor and Joey Gallo are starting across the outfield Friday for Minnesota.

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.