Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Sat 6/5/21 12:35 AM

Kepler (hamstring) is on track for a return next week, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Manager Rocco Baldelli said he didn't think Kepler would be out longer than 10 to 14 days after he went on the injured list on May 30. Still, a report that Kepler is running with out problems may be needed to be fully confident of that timetable.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Sun 5/30/21 12:33 PM

Kepler (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old has battled the hamstring injury throughout May and will end up on the injured list after being pulled from Saturday's contest with a mild strain. Manager Rocco Baldelli indicated there's a chance Kepler will be able to return when first eligible June 9, though that's hardly guaranteed.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Sat 5/29/21 5:42 PM

Kepler (hamstring) could require time on the injured list, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler was initially labeled as day-to-day after he left Saturday's game against the Royals with a mild left hamstring strain, but manager Rocco Baldelli said after the game that he expects the outfielder to miss time. Trevor Larnach and Kyle Garlick could see increased playing time in the outfield if Kepler is unavailable.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Sat 5/29/21 4:34 PM

Kapler is considered day-to-day after leaving Saturday's game against the Royals with a mild left hamstring strain, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The injury that forced Kepler from the game is indeed related to the hamstring issue he's battled for the past few weeks. The team previously indicated it hoped he could avoid a trip to the injured list, and that optimism still appears to exist given that he's merely considered day-to-day, though it certainly wouldn't be a surprise if such a transaction comes within the next few days.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Sat 5/29/21 2:56 PM

Kepler left Saturday's game against the Royals after appearing to hurt himself while running to first base, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Twins have yet to specify the nature of the injury, but it would be a surprise if it wasn't related to the lingering hamstring issue that he's been mostly able to play through over the past few weeks. The team previously expressed optimism that Kepler could avoid a trip to the injured list via careful management, but Saturday's setback could lead to a change of plans.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Sat 5/29/21 12:11 PM

Kepler (hamstring) is starting Saturday's game against the Royals, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler was held out of Friday's lineup due to a lingering hamstring issue, but he'll play right field and lead off Saturday. Manager Rocco Baldelli is hopeful that Kepler can avoid a trip to the injured list, and the Twins could monitor his playing time in the coming days to prevent against a long-term issue.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Fri 5/28/21 6:41 PM

Kepler's absence Friday against the Royals is due to a lingering hamstring issue, but the Twins hope he can avoid the injured list, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler missed a game due to the injury in mid-May and dealt with an unspecified injury Monday, which now appears to be the same hamstring problem. The Twins intend to manage him carefully for now, giving him frequent rest, but it's certainly possible the problem reaches the point where a trip to the injured list is required.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Fri 5/28/21 4:31 PM

Kepler will sit Friday against the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler hits the bench against lefty Kris Bubic. He's started eight times against southpaws this season but has now been on the bench against each of the last three. Kyle Garlick will start in right field in his absence.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Tue 5/25/21 4:34 PM

Kepler is batting leadoff as the designated hitter Tuesday against the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
An undisclosed injury forced Kepler to leave Sunday's game early and miss Monday's contest entirely, so his return to the lineup suggests he's recovered from whatever was limiting him the past couple days. The outfielder has been on a hot streak of late, hitting .308 with two homers and nine RBI in his last seven games.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Mon 5/24/21 5:39 PM

Kepler (undisclosed) isn't starting Monday's game against the Orioles, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Manager Rocco Baldelli said Sunday that Kepler was "barely able to play" due to an unspecified injury, and he'll get a day off Monday. Kyle Garlick will start in right field while Rob Refsnyder takes over in center.