The Twins view the hamstring injury Kepler sustained in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Athletics as a mild concern, Darren Wolfson of Channel 5 Saint Paul reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler may not be ready to play in Monday's series opener against the White Sox, but the Twins appear optimistic that he'll be able to avoid a trip to the 10-day injured list. Minnesota already has three other outfielders -- Byron Buxton (hip), Alex Kiriloff (wrist) and Jake Cave (back) -- on the IL, so the team can ill afford to lose another key player at the position in Kepler.

Kepler exited Sunday's game against the Athletics due to a tweaked hamstring, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler hit a double in the bottom of the eighth inning, but he was replaced in center field to begin the ninth frame. The 28-year-old is being evaluated to determine the extent of his injury.

Kepler went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 4-2 loss Thursday to the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler hit his third home run this season in the eighth inning off Jose Ruiz. All three of his home runs have come in his past six games. The 28-year-old is slashing just .200/.291/.378 with 13 RBI, 12 runs and five steals in 103 plate appearances. However, Kepler is starting to show a little power to go along with his speed.

Kepler went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two RBI and a walk in Friday's 7-3 win over Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

After going 19 games without a home run to begin the year, Kepler has knocked a long ball in each of the last two contests. The 28-year-old outfielder is now slashing .216/.298/.392 with two homers, 12 RBI, nine runs scored and four stolen bases through 83 plate appearances. With Byron Buxton (hip) out for multiple weeks, Kepler should see fairly consistent playing time in right field or center field.

Kepler went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and another run scored during Thursday's loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Batting leadoff, Kepler took Jordan Lyles deep on a 2-0 count in the first inning to give the Twins an early advantage. The long ball was the first of the year for the 28-year-old, who returned from a stint on the COVID-19 injured list Friday. Across 20 games this season, Kepler is batting .200/.278/.343.

Kepler isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler returned from the COVID-19 injured list Friday and went hitless with a walk and a run in three at-bats in the win over Kansas City. Kyle Garlick will take over in right field and bat fifth.

Kepler was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler spent 10 days on the sidelines after testing positive for coronavirus. He'll reclaim his starting role upon his return and will be looking to improve on a .234/.315/.362 line from his first 14 games.

Kepler could return from the COVID-19 injured list by the weekend after he underwent a final round of tests, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler underwent an electrocardiogram test on his pulmonary systems, the final step before being cleared by MLB to return from the COVID-19 list. Kepler has been out since April 20 after testing positive for the virus.

Kepler was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It sounds like Kepler tested positive for the virus, so he will need to quarantine for 10 days before he is eligible to return. Brent Rooker (neck) was activated in a corresponding move, and top prospect Alex Kirilloff was not part of the reinforcements from the alternate site.

Kepler is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler was excluded from the initial lineup the Twins released ahead of Monday's series opener versus Boston, but the contest was ultimately postponed due to safety concerns. With the Red Sox opting to push Monday's starting pitcher (Martin Perez) back a day in the schedule, the Twins will continue to hold Kepler out for the lefty-on-lefty matchup. Kyle Garlick replaces Kepler in right field.