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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.