Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Sat 6/15/24 1:01 PM

Kepler is absent from Saturday's lineup against the Athletics due to a sore elbow, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler was hit by a pitch on the elbow Friday, and according to manager Rocco Baldelli, the outfielder is sore and dealing with some stiffness. Baldelli said that Kepler will probably "need a day or two," but the injury isn't considered to be a long-term concern.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Sat 6/15/24 11:48 AM

Kepler is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler will take a seat after he went 4-for-7 with a home run, four RBI and two runs scored over the first two games of the series. Trevor Larnach will slide over to right field while Austin Martin enters the lineup in left field and bats ninth against Oakland.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Sat 6/15/24 8:02 AM

Kepler went 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Friday's win over Oakland.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler did most of his damage with a three-run shot in the sixth inning but later delivered a clutch walk-off single in the 10th. He entered Friday's game with a .398 OPS in 11 games this month and the home run was his first since May 22. Kepler is now slashing .263/.326/.433 with 19 extra-base knocks and 27 RBI through 190 plate appearances.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Wed 6/12/24 9:56 AM

Kepler is out of the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
With lefty Austin Gomber toeing the slab for the Rockies, the left-handed-hitting Kepler will get a breather. Manuel Margot will handle right field for the Twins.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Wed 6/5/24 5:39 PM

Kepler isn't in the Twins' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
Southpaw Carlos Rodon will toe the slab for New York on Wednesday, meaning the lefty-hitting Kepler will retreat to the bench to begin the game. His absence will allow Manuel Margot to start in right field while batting in the leadoff spot.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Sat 6/1/24 12:06 PM

Kepler will sit Saturday versus the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler will take a seat as Minnesota faces left-hander Framber Valdez on Saturday. Manuel Margot will replace Kepler in right field and bat leadoff against Houston.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Thu 5/30/24 9:49 AM

Kepler is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
With Thursday's contest being a day game after a night game, manager Rocco Baldelli will give rest to several key regulars. Along with Kepler, Edouard Julien, Alex Kirilloff and Trevor Larnach will rest as the Twins open up room in the lineup for reserves Manuel Margot, Kyle Farmer, Carlos Santana and Christian Vazquez.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Tue 5/28/24 3:07 PM

Kepler is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler will avoid a matchup with southpaw Cole Ragans on Tuesday, a normal occurrence for the lefty-hitting outfielder. Manuel Margot will bat leadoff and play right field.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Wed 5/22/24 5:28 PM

Kepler went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo homer and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler led off the second inning with a solo shot off Jake Irvin, giving the Twins an early lead, before adding a double in the ninth and scoring what turned out to be a crucial insurance run on a Ryan Jeffers base hit. Kepler had cooled off a bit after a fast start to the year -- he came into Wednesday stuck in a 3-for-16 slump. The 31-year-old outfielder is still slashing an impressive .311/.368/.544 with four homers, 18 RBI and 16 runs scored across 115 plate appearances this season.

Max Kepler
LF/RF PHI
Tue 5/21/24 2:29 PM

Kepler is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
The Twins are facing a lefty for the second straight day, meaning Kepler will give way to the righty-hitting Manuel Margot in right field. Kepler is slashing .303/.352/.505 across 108 plate appearances this season.