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.

Kepler (shoulder) remains on the bench Tuesday against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

A shoulder issue has kept Kepler on the bench for 10 days. He's appeared once over that stretch but only as a pinch runner. LaMonte Wade starts in center field Tuesday.

Kepler (shoulder) will increase his swinging in the cage and begin hitting off of a high-velocity machine in the next few days,LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler returned to action Saturday on a limited basis, entering the game as a pinch-runner. However, this report suggests he's not able to swing a bat at full capacity, meaning his return to the lineup is still not imminent.

Kepler (shoulder) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Royals, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler appeared as a pinch runner in Saturday's contest against the Royals but remains out of the starting lineup Sunday. Rocco Baldelli hinted at this usage, telling reporters Saturday that Kepler may be used in more limited scenarios. LaMonte Wade will start in center field and bat ninth in his place.

Kepler (shoulder) was running the bases prior to Saturday's game, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler has been out of the lineup for a week but manager Rocco Baldelli suggested he could return to the field in some capacity soon. Helfan reported that Baldelli stated, "He could be an option to help us out in some other ways even if he's not playing in a full game right now, but we want to keep his legs moving in addition to everything else." That said, Kepler may not get a full game of at-bats soon, but could serve as a pinch-hitter or in another limited capacity.

Kepler (shoulder) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler has been day-to-day for a week now, since he aggravated his shoulder while playing both ends of last Saturday's doubleheader. It's frustrating for fantasy owners, but that's just the harsh reality of September, with teams not forced to make IL moves. Tests came back clean earlier in the week, so there's hope that Kepler is not too far off.

Kepler (shoulder) remains out of the lineup Friday against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Make it six straight absences for Kepler, who aggravated a shoulder injury Sept. 14 after returning to play both ends of a doubleheader. It's uncertain if he will be available in any capacity for the series, making him a tough call for weekend lineups. Ryan LaMarre is starting in center field for Minnesota.

Kepler (shoulder) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

He returned from a shoulder injury to play in both games of a doubleheader on Sept. 14 and has not played in a game since after aggravating the injury. Luis Arraez, Ryan LaMarre and Eddie Rosario will start in the outfield from left to right.

Kepler (shoulder) will sit again Wednesday against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler has started just two of the Twins' last nine games while dealing with a shoulder strain. Eddie Rosario starts in right field Wednesday, with Luis Arraez in left.

Kepler had tests on his shoulder that did not reveal structural damage, but revealed a rhomboid muscle strain, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler hasn't played since Saturday's doubleheader as the Twins are playing it safe with his shoulder. With the Twins close to clinching a division title, Kepler may be played sparingly before the playoffs begin.