Kepler is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler started each of the Twins' first four games, going 3-for-18 with a pair of Opening Day homers. He'll get what appears to be just a routine day off Wednesday, with Marwin Gonzalez starting in right field.

Kepler went 2-for-5 with a pair of solo home runs in Minnesota's 10-5 victory over the White Sox on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler wasted little time getting his season off to a strong start, blasting a home run off Lucas Giolito on the first pitch of the contest. He went deep again in the following frame, launching a 407-foot shot over the right-field wall. Kepler broke out with a career-high 36 home runs in 2019, and while he obviously won't reach that number in the 60-game 2020 campaign, he looks to be geared up for another productive season.

Kepler hit .158 with one double, two walks and four strikeouts in 21 plate appearances this spring.

EDGE Analysis

He got a late start to Grapefruit League play after battling a back injury at the start of camp -- that after he ended 2019 dealing with a shoulder injury. These spring struggles came in a tiny sample, so there is no cause for concern. Kepler should be well rested and fully healthy when play resumes.

Kepler (back) is in the lineup for his spring debut Friday against Boston.

EDGE Analysis

A minor upper-back issue slowed Kepler early in camp, but the issue never appeared to be particularly serious. He still has more than enough time to get ready by Opening Day.

Kepler (back) is expected to make his spring debut Friday against the Red Sox, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler has been slowed by a minor upper-back injury to start camp, but he's on track to make his Grapefruit League debut this weekend, which should give him plenty of time to build up before the start of the season. The outfielder is coming off a career year during which he hit .252/.336/.519 with 36 home runs and 90 RBI in 134 games.

Kepler is dealing with a minor upper-back injury, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The exact nature of the injury is unclear, but the Twins expect Kepler to get into game action within the next few days, so his preparation for Opening Day shouldn't be significantly impacted. The German outfielder will be looking to build upon a career year in which he hit .252/.336/.519 with 36 homers.

Kepler (shoulder) will start Game 1 of the ALDS on Friday against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler is ready to go after battling a shoulder issue for much of September. He'll bat sixth as the center fielder Friday.

Kepler (shoulder) is on the Twins' ALDS roster.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler hasn't started a game since mid-September while dealing with a shoulder injury but appears to be good to go. The Twins seem confident in his ability to play center field, as LaMonte Wade was not carried as a backup outfielder.

Kepler (shoulder) isn't expected to play over the weekend but should return for Game 1 of the ALDS on Oct. 4, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler hasn't taken the field since Sept. 14 due to a lingering shoulder injury, though the Twins are confident he'll be ready to roll for the beginning of the postseason. He'll likely be reevaluated closer to Game 1 against the Yankees.

Kepler (shoulder) is scheduled to go through an on-field workout Tuesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler has been sidelined with a nagging shoulder injury, making just one appearance as a pinch runner since Sept. 14. The outfielder is scheduled to do some running and swinging prior to Tuesday's series opener against the Tigers. While Kepler is trending in the right direction, he won't be cleared to rejoin the lineup until he does some hitting against velocity. LaMonte Wade is starting in center field Tuesday.