Max Kepler LF/RF PHI Thu 8/29/19 12:13 PM
Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Kepler (knee) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler will be idle for the third straight game, with a sore right knee attributed to his latter two absences. With the Twins' home run leader sitting out, utility man Ehire Adrianza will pick up a start in right field and bat fifth.
Max Kepler LF/RF PHI Wed 8/28/19 8:01 PM
Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Kepler was scratched from Wednesday's lineup versus the White Sox due to right knee soreness, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler was slated to start in center field and bat sixth Wednesday, but he was scratched about an hour prior to first pitch. It's unknown if the 26-year-old is expected to miss any additional time. Jake Cave entered the lineup in center field in his absence.
Max Kepler LF/RF PHI Wed 8/28/19 7:28 PM
Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Kepler was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the White Sox, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The reason for Kepler's late removal from the starting nine remains unclear. Jake Cave will take over in center field for the Twins.
Max Kepler LF/RF PHI Tue 8/27/19 5:02 PM
Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Kepler is not in the lineup Tuesday against the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler has gone hitless in eight of his last 12 games. Jake Cave will take over in center field in his absence.
Max Kepler LF/RF PHI Sun 8/25/19 12:26 AM
Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Kepler went 3-for-5 with one double, one home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Saturday's 8-5 win over the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler was 0-for-8 in his last two games but he busted out early Saturday, putting the Twins on the board in the first inning with a leadoff homer. The 26-year-old has a .217/.316/.494 slash line with six home runs in August.
Max Kepler LF/RF PHI Wed 8/21/19 2:49 AM
Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Kepler went 2-for-5 with a homer, a double and three RBI while scoring three times in Tuesday's win over the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler kicked off the scoring for Minnesota with a two-run blast to right field in the third inning and plated another run with a double in the eighth. The lefty leads the homer-happy Twins with 34 long balls this season while slashing .256/.337/.537 with 84 RBI in 526 plate appearances.
Max Kepler LF/RF PHI Tue 8/20/19 3:34 PM
Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Kepler (illness) is starting in center field and batting leadoff Tuesday against the White Sox, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler was pulled from Sunday's matchup due to heat illness, but after getting the day off Monday, he's been cleared to return. He's hitting .150 with two homers, four RBI and seven walks over his last 10 games.
Max Kepler LF/RF PHI Mon 8/19/19 5:41 PM
Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Kepler (illness) is out of the lineup Monday against the White Sox, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler exited Sunday's game against the Rangers due to "heat illness" and will miss at least one start as a result, though he's apparently available off the bench according to LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. In his place, Jake Cave is starting in center field and hitting seventh.
Max Kepler LF/RF PHI Sun 8/18/19 6:12 PM
Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Kepler was removed from Sunday's game against the White Sox due to "heat illness," Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler was lifted in the seventh inning of the series finale, and the team later disclosed that he was dealing with an illness. He'll be considered day-to-day until further notice.
Max Kepler LF/RF PHI Wed 8/7/19 11:34 AM
Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Kepler is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Braves.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler will rest for the series finale while he's stuck in the midst of a minor lull at the dish, as he went 3-for-16 over the prior four contests. His absence from the lineup clears a spot in the outfield for Jake Cave.