Kepler went 3-for-5 with a home run and an additional RBI in Tuesday's win over the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler was one of two Minnesota hitters that recorded two or more knocks, and he was the reason why the game was decided on extra-innings -- he launched his ninth homer of the season in the bottom of the eighth when the Twins were down 3-2 on the score. Kepler has now hit safely in three straight games and is showing signs of a revival -- he entered this game hitting just .233 in 30 September at-bats.

Kepler went 3-for-5 with a homer, three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler opened the game with a single and scored on an Eddie Rosario single in the first inning. That would be all the Twins needed, but Kepler added an RBI groundout in the second a two-run homer in the seventh for good measure. The right fielder has eight homers, 21 RBI, 21 runs scored and three stolen bases in 43 games this year.

Kepler is not in the lineup Friday against the Cubs, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler hits the bench even with a righty (Kyle Hendricks) starting for the Cubs. He's gone hitless in his last three games and in seven of his last 10, hitting .108/.154/.108 over that stretch. Jake Cave will be the right fielder Friday.

Kepler (groin) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday's game against Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

He ends up spending the minimum 10 days on the injured list with the minor groin injury. Look for Kepler to assume his everyday role in right field down the stretch.

Kepler (groin) is expected to return very soon, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler's required 10 days on the injured list will be completed Saturday, so it's possible hell return when first eligible Sunday, though the Twins have yet to officially confirm that. He was slashing .220/.322/.431 prior to straining his left adductor in early September.

Kepler (left adductor strain) has been running and throwing and has a chance to return from the 10-day IL when eligible, manager Rocco Baldelli told The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler suffered a strained left adductor in last Wednesday's game. It sounds like he could return from the IL as soon as Sunday.

Kepler was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left adductor strain Friday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler left Wednesday's game against the White Sox with the injury, which was initially referred to as merely groin tightness. The issue is evidently worse than that, and he'll have to miss at least 10 days, though he's reportedly not expect to miss any more than the minimum. Brent Rooker was called up to take his place on the roster, though it may be Jake Cave who primarily benefits from the open spot in right field.

Kepler exited Wednesday's game against the White Sox with left groin tightness, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old appeared to suffer the injury during the second inning as he scored from first base on a double, as he was replaced for the start of the following frame. The severity of the injury has yet to be determined, but Kepler will have Thursday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery before missing any games.

Kepler will be on the bench Tuesday against southpaw Dallas Keuchel and the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler isn't being platooned this season, though three of his four games on the bench this season have come against lefties. Marwin Gonzalez starts in right field Tuesday.

Kepler (bruised foot) is starting in center field and batting eighth in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler fouled a pitch off his foot Wednesday but is over the bruise. With a lefty (Tarik Skubal) on the hill for Detroit, Kepler will hit in the eight hole for just the second time this season. He has still been leading off against righties.