Kepler suffered a bruised foot during Wednesday's game against Cleveland and is considered day-to-day, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old fouled a pitch off his foot during his second at-bat Wednesday and was forced to leave the game, but it appears he avoided a serious injury as X-rays came back negative per Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Kepler's status improved after receiving treatment, but his availability for Thursday's series finale won't be known until he's reevaluated.

Kepler was removed from Wednesday's game against the Indians after fouling a pitch off his foot, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old opened the game with his seventh homer of the season on the third pitch, but he was lifted after fouling a pitch off his foot in his next at-bat. Kepler should be considered day-to-day until the severity of he injury is determined.

Kepler isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler will receive what appears to be a routine day off after Tuesday's 12-inning win against Milwaukee in which he went 0-for-3 with two stolen bases, two walks and one strikeout. Marwin Gonzalez will shift to right field with Ehire Adrianza starting at third base.

Kepler went 0-for-3 with a pair of walks and two stolen bases in Tuesday's extra-innings win over Milwaukee.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler's forte is typically hitting for power, but he turned to his legs in Tuesday's victory, stealing second base in the third and fifth innings. The 27-year-old had only one stolen base coming into the game and was thrown out in five of six attempts last season. His career-high for thefts in a campaign is six, set in 2016 and matched in 2017.

Kepler went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and single in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler's two-run homer off Brady Singer gave the Twins a 3-2 lead in the fifth. While the outfielder's .227 batting average and .314 on-base percentage are less than ideal in the leadoff spot, he has helped make up for those underwhelming numbers by being tied for the team lead with six homers.

Kepler is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

While the day off comes against a lefty (Eric Lauer), Kepler doesn't appear to be at any risk of falling into a platoon role, as he started against each of the previous three southpaws the Twins have faced this season. He'll sit for just the second time in Minnesota's first games Wednesday, with Jake Cave serving as the right fielder.

Kepler went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 9-6 loss to the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler leads the team with five homers this season and his .241 batting average -- while not good -- is right on par with expectations. The power production will slow down, but Kepler is a true everyday player at this point and a fixture atop one of baseball's most potent lineups.

Kepler went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk in the Twins' victory over the Pirates on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler waited until the ninth inning to produce, taking Dovydas Neverauskas yard for insurance on the Twins' lead. He now has four home runs on the season, to go along with three doubles. Across 48 plate appearances, Kepler has reached base 17 times, scored 10 runs and driven in 10 runs.

Kepler didn't have an official at-bat during Tuesday's win over the Pirates, but he had two runs, a stolen base, four walks and a sacrifice fly in five plate appearances.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old entered Tuesday's contest with only one walk in 38 plate appearances this season, but he served as the quintessential leadoff man against Pittsburgh. Kepler went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts during Saturday's contest, but over the past three games he's 5-for-8 with three doubles, five runs, three RBI, a stolen base and four walks.

Kepler went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and two RBI in Monday's 5-4 win over the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

His two-bagger in the sixth inning brought home two runs and chased Bucs starter Derek Holland from the game. Kepler is off to a strong start after his breakout 2019 campaign, hitting .270 (10-for-37) through nine games with three homers, six RBI and seven runs.