Kepler (not injury related) was placed on the restricted list Friday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Twins are headed to Toronto for a three-game series against the Blue Jays this weekend, and it appears Kepler is unvaccinated and unable to enter Canada. He should be back for the following series against the Yankees, which begins Tuesday. Kyle Garlick and Nick Gordon should receive more playing time in the outfield this weekend for Minnesota with Kepler unavailable.

Kepler is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

With southpaw Tarik Skubal on the bump for Detroit, the lefty-hitting Kepler will head to the bench as the Twins clear a spot in right field for Trevor Larnach. Before he sat out the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader, Kepler was instrumental in the Twins' 8-2 victory in Game 1, as he went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, three RBI and two runs.

Kepler is out of the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler was on the bench for two straight contests due to quadriceps tightness before returning to the lineup as the Twins' designated hitter for the early game Tuesday. He ignited the Twins to an 8-2 win by going 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, three RBI and two runs and didn't appear to suffer any setbacks with his quad during the contest, so he's likely just sitting for maintenance purposes in the nightcap.

Kepler (quadriceps) will return to the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Tigers, batting third while serving as the designated hitter.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler hasn't played since exiting Saturday's game against the Royals with quadriceps tightness, but he's ready to go Tuesday, if only in a limited capacity. Whether or not he'll take the field in the nightcap remains to be seen, though with the Tigers starting lefty Joey Wentz, it's possible Kepler sits the night game out.

Kepler (quadriceps) is out of the lineup again Monday as the Twins take on the Tigers, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reports from Sunday suggested Kepler would avoid the injured list, but he still doesn't feel strong enough to start Monday and will miss his second straight contest. If he isn't cleared to play in Tuesday's doubleheader, the Twins could decide he needs the injured list after all, per Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Trevor Larnach is starting in right field and batting fifth.

Kepler (quadriceps) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, but he'll avoid the injured list for now since he's feeling better, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler underwent an MRI after exiting Saturday's game with quad tightness, but he apparently avoided a serious injury. Trevor Larnach, Royce Lewis and Kyle Garlick will start from left to right in the outfield Sunday, while Byron Buxton serves as the designated hitter.

Kepler will undergo an MRI on his right leg, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler exited Saturday's game against the Royals with what was originally called merely right leg tightness. The Twins apparently fear that he could be dealing with a more serious injury, and a trip to the injured list is a possibility depending on the results of the test.

Kepler was removed from Saturday's game against the Royals due to right leg tightness, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler went 0-for-2 with a strikeout to begin Saturday's matchup, but he was replaced in right field to begin the fifth inning. The severity of the 29-year-old's injury isn't yet clear, but he should tentatively be considered day-to-day.

Kepler isn't starting Thursday against Kansas City.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler will get a breather after he started in the last eight games and hit .269 with a homer, a double, eight runs, seven RBI and a stolen base. Gilberto Celestino will take over in right field and bat ninth.

Kepler went 1-for-4 with a grand slam, a walk and two runs in Monday's 5-4 win over the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler launched a grand slam off Elvin Rodriguez in the first inning, delivering the Twins an early 4-0 lead. He later drew a walk and scored on Gio Urshela's walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning. The homer was his sixth of the year and first of the month. It was the fifth time in six contests where the outfielder reached base multiple times, batting .350 with a homer, a double and seven RBI over that stretch. The hot streak has raised his season-long average to .262 while he has six home runs, 22 RBI, 19 runs and two stolen bases over 40 games.