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.

Kepler is out of the lineup against the White Sox on Thursday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler will receive a day off for the first time since May 22 as Robbie Grossman gets the start in right field in his stead. Through 58 games this year, Kepler is hitting .238/.328/.437 with seven home runs and 24 RBI.

Kepler went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's loss to the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler's home run -- his seventh on the year -- came off Seattle starter James Paxton in the fifth inning. Against lefties this year, Kepler has four home runs and is hitting .356 with an OPS of 1.167 through 45 at-bats. Kepler ended April hitting .299 and has posted a disappointing .205 average in May to bring his season batting average to .256. The 25-year-old's 25:21 K:BB is doing well to keep his on-base percentage at a respectable .341, but his .264 BABIP needs to improve to make him a more relevant option at the outfield position.