Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Thu 7/1/21 11:33 AM

Kepler isn't starting Thursday against the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler has gone just 1-for-14 with a double, a run, an RBI, two walks and six strikeouts across his last four appearances, and he'll retreat to the bench for the second time in the last four games. Gilberto Celestino will start in center field and bat eighth.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Sun 6/27/21 10:18 AM

Kepler is not in the starting lineup Sunday against Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
The outfielder will sit against southpaw Sam Hentges as Luis Arraez, Gilberto Celestino and Trevor Larnach man the outfield from left to right. Kepler is just 4-for-28, including 11 strikeouts, since returning from a hamstring injury June 18.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Sat 6/26/21 10:22 AM

Kepler isn't starting Saturday's game against Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler will get a breather after he went 0-for-8 with four strikeouts across the last two games. Luis Arraez, Gilberto Celestino and Trevor Larnach will start in the outfield from left to right.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Tue 6/22/21 8:54 AM

Kepler went 2-for-4 with two walks, a run scored and a stolen base in Monday's 7-5 extra-innings win over the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
The steal was his seventh of the year in seven attempts, setting a new career high, while the multi-hit effort was Kepler's first in four games since returning from the IL. His .211/.310/.401 slash line on the season remains poor, but he's provided some fantasy value with five homers, 22 runs and 24 RBI through 41 contests in addition to his stolen bases.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Sat 6/19/21 2:07 AM

Kepler (hamstring) went 0-for-5 with an RBI and two strikeouts in Friday's 7-5 extra-inning win over Texas.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler hit into a fielder's choice that led to Minnesota's second of three runs in the first inning. It was an otherwise disappointing return for the outfielder after he missed nearly three weeks with a left hamstring strain. The 28-year-old is slashing just .204/.293/.409 with five home runs, 23 RBI, 20 runs scored and five stolen bases through 157 plate appearances. He should resume an everyday role in right field, likely forcing Alex Kirilloff to compete for playing time in left field or at first base.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Fri 6/18/21 7:05 PM

Kepler (hamstring) is starting in right field and batting fifth Friday against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler was activated from the injured list earlier Friday after missing almost three weeks with a left hamstring strain. He'll look to start improving upon a .212/.303/.424 slash line in his return to the Minnesota lineup.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Fri 6/18/21 5:56 PM

Kepler (hamstring) was activated off the injured list Friday and will start in right field against the Rangers, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler will wind up missing just shy of three weeks with his left hamstring strain. He wasn't swinging a particularly hot bat prior to the injury, hitting .212/.303/.424 through 37 games, but he'll return to his starting role for now. Gilberto Celestino was optioned in a corresponding move.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Wed 6/16/21 9:03 PM

Kepler (hamstring) could be activated from the injured list for Friday's game against the Rangers, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Barring any setbacks, Kepler is a couple days from appearing in his first game with the Twins since May 29.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Sun 6/13/21 1:31 PM

Kepler (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment Sunday with Triple-A Saint Paul, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler has been on the injured list since May 30 with a left hamstring strain. He ran the bases Saturday and will begin a rehab stint Sunday, which manager Rocco Baldelli said will last "a few days," per Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. Given that timeline, Kepler could return by the final game of the series against Seattle on Wednesday and will almost certainly be back for Friday's series opener against Texas, assuming all goes well during his time with St. Paul.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Sun 6/13/21 11:03 AM

Kepler (hamstring) ran the bases Saturday without issue and could begin a rehab assignment in the next few days, MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Manager Rocco Baldelli said that Kepler could be activated from the injured list during the team's upcoming road trip in Seattle and Texas. Kepler, who was placed on the injured list May 30, was thought to initially be out only the minimum 10 days, and he's finally showing significant signs of progress.