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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kepler went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, a run and an RBI in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler turned in his best game of the young season in the loss, raising his on-base average by 116 points in the process. The lefty-hitting Kepler will be back in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale, starting in right field while batting sixth against Dodgers southpaw Clayton Kershaw.

Kepler will start in right field and bat seventh in Saturday's game against the Mariners, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

In Friday's season-opening 2-1 loss to Seattle, the lefty-hitting Kepler slotted ninth in the order while the Mariners brought southpaw Robbie Ray to the hill. Even though Seattle is sending a right-hander in Logan Gilbert to the mound for the second game of the series, Kepler won't get much of an upgrade in terms of lineup positioning. Though he looks to be an everyday player for Minnesota, Kepler may have to settle for a bottom-third spot in the order against both left- and right-handed pitching when the lineup is at full strength.

Kepler isn't starting Saturday's game against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler drew starts in each of the last five games and went 4-for-18 with two RBI, a run and a walk. Jake Cave will take his place in right field and bat ninth.

Kepler (illness) is batting fifth and playing right field Sunday against the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

The outfielder had pinch hit in Saturday's game, indicating he was likely ready to return to the lineup after missing Friday's game with an illness. Kepler's hitting .219 in his last 10 games, and those numbers would be much worse if not for a 3-for-4, two-homer performance Wednesday against the Cubs.