Kepler is out of the lineup Sunday against the Athletics, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

With manager Paul Molitor opting to deploy Miguel Sano at DH for the series finale, Robbie Grossman will move over to right field, leaving no room in the outfield for Kepler. It's likely Kepler would have had a stronger case to stick around in the lineup if he hadn't struck out four times Saturday, but the benching shouldn't change his standing as an everyday option for the Twins, especially with the team gradually fading from the American League wild-card race.

Kepler is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler will get the day off after starting each of the team's previous 10 contests. The 24-year-old entered the month of July with a .243 average but has raised that figure by 15 points with a strong 21-for-66 showing in July thus far. Robbie Grossman will take over in right field, batting sixth.

Kepler went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple and an RBI in Sunday's 11-5 loss to the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

The left-handed hitting Kepler sat Saturday with a southpaw on the mound, but he took full advantage of this matchup against righty Ubaldo Jimenez with extra-base hits in each of the first two innings. Minnesota's clean-up hitter now has 32 extra-base hits in 82 games.

Kepler is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's matinee against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Southpaw Wade Miley is on the mound for Baltimore, so Kepler will take a seat on the bench for the first time in five games. The 24-year-old is 12-for-26 from the plate this month to go along with a 1.293 OPS, a surge he'll look to build upon heading into the second half of the 2017 campaign. Robbie Grossman will take his place in right field.

Kepler went 4-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and three RBI during Monday's win over Los Angeles

EDGE Analysis

The sophomore is up to 10 homers, 35 RBI and 40 runs with a respectable .261/.330/.446 slash line. Kepler has already built on his solid 2016 campaign, and hitting in the heart of the lineup should help him continue to provide serviceable fantasy numbers for most settings. Showing more game-to-game consistency is the next step to reaching his potential.

Kepler is out of the lineup Sunday against the Royals, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

As is often the case when the Twins face left-handed starters, Kepler finds himself on the bench Sunday with southpaw Travis Wood taking the hill for the opposition. Robbie Grossman will man right field while Kepler rests up after providing four hits -- including three doubles -- during Saturday's doubleheader.

Kepler went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

It's his ninth homer of the year but first in 12 games, and Kepler hit just .167 (6-for-36) with one RBI between those blasts. The 24-year-old is still struggling to develop the consistency necessary to translate his raw tools into fantasy production, limiting his utility to AL-only and deep formats.

Kepler is not in the starting lineup Monday against the Red Sox, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler returned from a foot injury Sunday, but Monday's absence appears to stem from the fact that southpaw Chris Sale is toeing the rubber for Boston. Robbie Grossman will slide into right field and Kennys Vargas is slated as the designated hitter.

Kepler (foot) will man right field during Sunday's contest against the Indians, LaVelle E. Neal of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler sat out Saturday's game with a foot contusion after initially being on the lineup card. It appears as though Kepler could have played if he was needed, signaling the minor nature of this injury. He should be good to go moving forward.

Kepler's (foot) X-rays returned negative, confirming that he's suffering from a foot contusion, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. He's available off the bench Saturday if needed.

EDGE Analysis

Considering the Twins are shorthanded on the bench Saturday, Kepler's availability should provide some relief in an emergency situation. The club will likely attempt to avoid using him, but it sounds as though the issue won't hold the 24-year-old out of the lineup very long.