Kepler went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk Saturday in the Twins' 19-6 loss to the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old laced a Chris Archer offering over the right-field fence and has recorded a hit in nine of his past 10 games, during which he's 11-for-37 (.297) with three big flies and seven RBI. Kepler has teased some hot stretches with the bat but hasn't sustained them for a significant window, carrying a .228/.313/.409 line with 11 homers and 36 RBI over 361 plate appearances into Sunday's first-half finale.

Kepler will bat seventh and man center field for Thursday's matchup with Tampa Bay, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

He'll be making his 20th start of the season against a left-hander, as Blake Snell toes the rubber for the opposition. Kepler is batting .275/.527/.864 against left-handed pitching so far this season.

Kepler will take a seat for Thursday's matchup against the Rays, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler is slated for a well-deserved day off after starting 10 straight games. Robbie Grossman will bat cleanup and man right field in his stead.

Kepler went 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored Sunday against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler continues to show signs of breaking out a prolonged slump and Sunday's performance extended his hitting streak to a modest four games. In that span he also has two home runs, four RBI and six runs scored. While that's hardly enough to conclude he's in for improved performance for the remainder of the season, it's encouraging to see him hitting better.

Kepler (illness) is back in the lineup Monday against the Brewers, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler left Saturday's game against the Cubs with heat-related illness and did not start Sunday. He appeared off the bench in that game, though, and is back in the starting lineup Monday, batting seventh and playing center field.

Kepler (heat-related illness) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cubs, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler checked out of Saturday's contest due to the effects of the extreme heat in Chicago, which impacted players on both sides. Though Kepler will remain on the bench Sunday, it likely has more to do with a lefty (Jon Lester) being on the hill than out of any concern about the outfielder's health. The Twins are expected to face another lefty (Brent Suter) when they begin their series with the Brewers on Monday, so Kepler might not re-enter the starting nine until Tuesday.

Kepler left Saturday's game against the Cubs with heat illness, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler was the third Twin of the afternoon to exit the game with heat illness, as the extreme temperatures took quite a toll. The 25-year-old went 1-for-4 with a run scored prior to leaving the game, but will hopefully be able to return to the lineup for Sunday's contest.

Kepler is not in the lineup against the White Sox on Thursday, LaVelle E. Neal of the Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler will get a day off after starting the previous seven games, during which he's gone just 3-for-23 with two RBI dating back to June 20. In his absence, Taylor Motter will draw the assignment in right field while Jake Cave starts in center.

Kepler is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Red Sox, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler is in the midst of a 2-for-23 (.087) slump, so it's no surprise that he'll find himself on the bench with one of the toughest southpaws in the game (Chris Sale) toeing the rubber for the opposition. Taylor Motter is starting in right field and hitting seventh in his stead.

Kepler is out of the starting nine for Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Phil Miller of the Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler will take a seat with left-hander Matt Boyd on the mound for Detroit. In his place, Robbie Grossman will man right field and bat fifth.