Kepler (leg) is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler was removed from Sunday's game due to a leg contusion, and it's possible he is just being held out Tuesday due to a southpaw (Kris Bubic) being on the hill for Kansas City. Kyle Garlick will start in right field and bat third.

The Twins announced that Kepler was removed after two innings of Sunday's game against the Guardians due to a right leg contusion, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The diagnosis comes as positive news, as Kepler was feared to have suffered an aggravation of the hip injury that kept him out of the lineup for five games before he returned to the starting nine in Saturday's loss. According to Helfand, Kepler suffered the bruised leg during his lone plate appearance of the day, when he fouled a ball off himself. He can be considered day-to-day heading into the Twins' series opener with the Royals on Tuesday.

Kepler was removed ahead of the third inning of Sunday's game against the Guardians due to an apparent aggravation of his prior hip injury, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler had missed five games in a row due to the hip issue before he returned to the lineup Saturday as the Twins' starting right fielder, going 0-for-5 in Minnesota's 6-4 loss. He struck out in his lone at-bat Sunday before heading to the bench Sunday, with Gilberto Celestino coming on to replace him. Kepler can be viewed as day-to-day heading into the Twins' next game Tuesday versus Kansas City.

Kepler (hip) went 0-for-5 in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Guardians.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler was out of the lineup for five games with the hip injury. In his return, he was one of two Twins starters to fail to record a hit, with Gary Sanchez the other one. Kepler has hit .227 with a .668 OPS, nine home runs, 43 RBI, 54 runs scored and three stolen bases through 114 contests. He should resume his role as the Twins' starting right fielder despite batting .156 (3-for-19) in September.

Kepler (hip) is starting Saturday against the Guardians.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler was out of the lineup for the last five games, but he appeared off the bench Friday and went 0-for-1. He'll start in right field and bat cleanup during Saturday's matchup.

Kepler (hip) isn't in the lineup Friday against the Guardians.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler will be on the bench for a fifth consecutive game due to a hip injury, but he appeared off the bench Monday and Wednesday. Whether he's available in a depth role Friday remains to be seen, but Jake Cave will start in right field and bat seventh.

Kepler (hip) isn't starting Thursday against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler will remain out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive game as he continues to manage a hip injury, though he's appeared off the bench in two of the last three matchups. Kyle Garlick is starting in right field and leading off Thursday.

Kepler (hip) is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler was scratched from the lineup Monday due to hip tightness and is absent from the starting nine for both games of Wednesday's twin bill. Kyle Garlick will take over in right field and bat sixth for Minnesota in Game 2.

Kepler (hip) isn't starting the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler was scratched from Monday's lineup due to hip tightness, and he'll remain on the bench for the first game of Wednesday's twin bill. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench or whether he'll be in the lineup for Wednesday's nightcap.

The Twins scratched Kepler from the lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Yankees due to hip tightness, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to Helfand, Kepler is expected to be available off the bench, so his hip issue looks to be a day-to-day concern. Kyle Garlick was a late addition to the lineup and will cover right field and bat sixth in Kepler's stead.