Kepler (illness) is back in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Mike Berardino of The Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler spent the last two games out of the starting nine while dealing with an illness, but appears to be good to go for Wednesday's affair. The 24-year-old has been swinging the bat well as of late, hitting .316/.333/.605 with three home runs and nine RBI over his past 10 contests.

Kepler (illness) could be available off the bench Tuesday if he no longer has flu symptoms, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

He is out of the lineup, but was told to rest during the afternoon and come to the park after his teammates. Even if he does not get a pinch hit opportunity, it sounds like his return is imminent. Ehire Adrianza is getting the start in left field while Eddie Rosario moves over to right field.

Kepler (illness) is out of Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be his second missed game due to the illness. Eddie Rosario will slide over to right field while Ehire Adrianza gets the start in left field. Kepler is hitting .252/.317/.439 on the season, but is slumping a little (.680 OPS) in the second half.

Kepler sat out the second game of Monday's doubleheader due to an illness, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. He went 0-for-3 in the first game.

EDGE Analysis

The illness is likely minor, but Kepler may need another game off to get back to full speed.

Kepler went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Indians.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler wasn't in the starting lineup, but entered the contest as a pinch-hitter in the third inning and ended up making a major impact. His long ball in the seventh inning broke a 2-2 tie in a game his team ultimately won 4-2.

Kepler is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Indians, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

After going 1-for-3 in Game 1, Kepler will head to the bench for Game 2 with the Indians sending out a southpaw starter (Ryan Merritt). Robbie Grossman, who is starting in right field in his place, will continue to see starts in the outfield over Kepler when the Twins are facing a lefty starter.

Kepler is out of the lineup Sunday against the Tigers, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler has smacked four home runs and has driven in eight runs over his last six starts, but his immense struggles against left-handers this season will continue to confine him to a platoon role in the outfield. With the Tigers bringing southpaw Matthew Boyd to the hill in the series finale, Kepler will cede a start in right field to Robbie Grossman.

Kepler went 3-for-5 with a homer and three RBI Friday against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler connected on his 14th blast of the year to extend the Twins' lead to four runs in the fifth inning of a divisional win. He's been on a power surge lately, as he's left the yard four times over his last six games, and despite weak overall fantasy numbers, he's a player who could be useful to fantasy managers while he's hot.

Kepler went 3-for-4 with two homers, a walk and three RBI during Tuesday's win over the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler entered Tuesday's game having gone just 1-for-15 during the month of August but the 24-year-old broke out in a big way. He went deep off Brewers' starter Matt Garza twice in the first four innings and raised his season slugging percentage from .411 to .431 in the process. Hopefully his strong performance can propel him to a productive final two months of the regular season.

Kepler is out of the lineup Monday against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

With lefty Brent Suter starting for the Brewers, Kepler will bow out of the lineup and indirectly open up a starting spot for switch hitter Ehire Adrianza, who will man third base. Kepler owns a .171/.239/.254 career line against southpaws and will likely continue to be deployed as a platoon bat for the rest of the season.