Manager Rocco Baldelli said Thursday that it's "possible" Kepler (toe) is activated from the 10-day injured list sometime this weekend, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler has been running, hitting and throwing recently and felt good after working in the outfield Wednesday. The 29-year-old is eligible to return as early as Saturday, and he's closing in on his activation. Once Kepler is reinstated from the injured list, he should reclaim regular playing time in the Twins' outfield.

Kepler (toe) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to July 27, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler was out of the lineup for the last three games due to a fractured pinky toe, and the issue will force him to spend time on the injured list. Since the move was backdated, the 29-year-old should be eligible to return as early as next weekend. However, it's not yet clear when the Twins expect Kepler to return. Kyle Garlick and Gilberto Celestino should see additional playing time in right field while Kepler is sidelined.

Kepler (toe) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

There may be a roster move coming eventually with Kepler, who has not played since suffering a mildly-displaced pinkie toe fracture July 24. For now, Alex Kirilloff will man right field while Nick Gordon starts in left.

Kepler (toe) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old is out of the starting nine for the third straight game while dealing with a displaced fracture of his right pinkie toe. Kepler is considered day-to-day for now since the injury is believed to be mild, but a trip to the injured list is also likely being considered. Gilberto Celestino will start in right field Friday.

Kepler (toe) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler will be on the bench for the second straight game with a displaced fracture of his right pinkie toe, but the injury is viewed as mild and isn't on a weight-bearing part of his foot. With that in mind, the Twins are holding out hope that Kepler won't require a trip to the injured list, but he'll likely need to show some improvement coming out of Thursday's off day to avoid being deactivated. Kyle Garlick will pick up a second straight start in the corner outfield Wednesday in Kepler's stead.

Kepler, who is out of the lineup Tuesday in Milwaukee, is considered day-to-day after being diagnosed with a mildly displaced fracture of his right pinky toe, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old suffered the injury Sunday when he was hit by a pitch, and he may be able to avoid a trip to the injured list since it's not in a weight-bearing part of his foot. Kepler will test things out over the next couple days to determine whether or not he'll be able to play through the injury.

Kepler (toe) is not starting Tuesday's game in Milwaukee, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler bruised his toe on a HBP during Sunday's game. It's unclear whether he's unavailable to play Tuesday, or if he's simply sitting with a lefty on the mound for Milwaukee.

Kepler was diagnosed with a bruised right fifth toe after exiting Sunday's game against the Tigers, Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old was hit by a pitch during the third inning and was replaced by a pinch runner. Kepler will have Minnesota's scheduled day off Monday to aid in his recovery before Tuesday's series opener against the Brewers.

Kepler was removed from Sunday's game at Detroit after being hit by a pitch in the left foot, Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler reached via a fielder's choice and came around to score during the opening frame, and he was lifted for a pinch runner after being struck by a pitch during the third inning. The severity of the injury remains unclear, but Minnesota has a scheduled day off Monday, so he'll have a day to recover ahead of Tuesday's series opener in Milwaukee.

Kepler (knee) is starting Thursday's game against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler wasn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Brewers due to a bruised right knee, but he appeared off the bench and went 2-for-2 with a double and a run. The 29-year-old will start in right field and bat cleanup during Thursday's series opener against the White Sox.