Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Mon 5/16/22 3:47 PM

Kepler is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Oakland.
EDGE Analysis
The Twins will deploy a righty-heavy lineup to counter Athletics southpaw Zach Logue, ending a streak of 10 consecutive starts for the lefty-hitting Kepler, who turned in a .606 OPS over that stretch. Gilberto Celestino will replace Kepler in right field.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Thu 5/5/22 4:04 PM

Kepler (illness) is starting in right field and batting cleanup Thursday against the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler sat out Wednesday after leaving Tuesday's game due to an illness, but he'll retake the field for Thursday's series finale. The 29-year-old is 3-for-18 with a home run, a double and four RBI over his past six games.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Wed 5/4/22 2:49 PM

Kepler (illness) isn't starting Wednesday against the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler was removed from Tuesday's game against Baltimore since he was feeling under the weather, and he'll be out of the lineup for at least one game. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but Trevor Larnach will shift to right field while Nick Gordon starts in left.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Tue 5/3/22 11:08 PM

Kepler was removed from Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Orioles since he was feeling under the weather, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler went 0-for-2 with a strikeout prior to being replaced in the field for the bottom of the fifth inning. The 28-year-old tested negative for COVID-19 and should be considered day-to-day.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Sun 5/1/22 1:11 PM

Kepler went 2-for-2 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
The 29-year-old didn't even start the game, but after coming on as a defensive sub in the sixth inning, Kepler still had time to contribute an RBI single in the seventh and a two-run blast off Javy Guerra in the ninth, his fifth homer through 21 contests. Kepler is having a strong start to the season thanks largely to a significant improvement in his plate discipline, as his .372 OBP, 12.8 percent walk rate and 15.4 percent strikeout rate are all on pace to be career bests.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Sat 4/30/22 1:20 PM

Kepler isn't starting Saturday's game against the Rays, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler started against a pair of left-handed pitchers recently and hasn't been in a strict platoon role this season, but he'll get a day off with southpaw Shane McClanahan starting for the Rays on Saturday. Gilberto Celestino will start in right field and bat ninth.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Thu 4/28/22 10:30 AM

Kepler went 2-for-3 with two solo homers and a walk in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler homered in each of his first two plate appearances, giving him three homers over his last two contests. After a slow start to the season, the lefty has registered multiple hits in three straight games and is currently slashing .263/.391/.509 overall.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Tue 4/26/22 11:42 PM

Kepler went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an RBI double in Tuesday's win over the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler doubled off Eduardo Rodriguez in the bottom of the second inning, driving in Kyle Garlick. He later took Rodriguez deep in his next at-bat in fourth, scoring Gio Urshela in the process. The homer was Kepler's second of the season and first in his last 14 games.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Wed 4/20/22 3:19 PM

Kepler isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
Left-hander Daniel Lynch is starting for the Royals on Wednesday, so Kepler will retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Kyle Garlick will start in right field and bat fourth.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Mon 4/18/22 9:33 AM

Kepler is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty-hitting Kepler will retreat to the bench for the series finale with southpaw Rich Hill on the bump for Boston. Kyle Garlick will check in for Kepler in right field.