Max Kepler LF/RF FA Sun 7/17/16 7:21 PM
Max Kepler
LF/RF FA
Kepler went 1-for-4 with a solo homer Sunday against the Indians.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler's ninth homer of 2016 provided the only run the Twins would score in a home loss. He's clubbed six of his nine bombs this month to raise his slugging percentage to .478 on the season.
Max Kepler LF/RF FA Mon 7/11/16 8:57 AM
Max Kepler
LF/RF FA
Kepler went 1-for-5 with a grand slam and two runs in Sunday's 15-5 victory over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie came through with a 393-foot shot to left center in the fifth that brought home Kennys Vargas, Joe Mauer and Eduardo Escobar, his first career grand slam. The emerging Kepler already has a whopping 18 RBI in July, with 14 of those notably coming against Rangers pitching. Although he's understandably still adjusting to major league pitching, the 23-year-old is starting to deliver on some of his considerable potential, and provides a reason for optimism in an otherwise forgettable season for the Twins franchise.
Max Kepler LF/RF FA Thu 7/7/16 11:48 PM
Max Kepler
LF/RF FA
Kepler went 2-for-5 with a homer and three RBI Thursday at the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler's launched his seventh bomb of the year to extend the Twins lead to 8-0 in the eighth inning of a game they'd win easily. He's now homered four times over his last six games to raise his slugging percentage to .492 on the season.
Max Kepler LF/RF FA Wed 7/6/16 11:54 AM
Max Kepler
LF/RF FA
Kepler went 1-for-3 with a home run in Tuesday's win over Oakland. He's hit three home runs in his last four games
EDGE Analysis
Kepler had the home run against a left-handed pitcher as he's shown progress the past few games against lefties. He should remain the regular in right field the rest of the season with Miguel Sano moving back to third base and DH.
Max Kepler LF/RF FA Sun 7/3/16 1:33 AM
Max Kepler
LF/RF FA
Kepler went 2-for-5 with two home runs and seven RBI in Saturday's win over Texas.
EDGE Analysis
The seven RBI in the game were a Twins rookie record. He's hitting .350 (7-for-20) in his last six games with three home runs. It looks like he's locked in as a starter in the outfield for the foreseeable future.
Max Kepler LF/RF FA Sun 6/19/16 11:23 PM
Max Kepler
LF/RF FA
Kepler starred in Sunday's win over the Yankees, finishing 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, two RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base.
EDGE Analysis
The young outfielder had the most productive game of his young career, swiping his first base while notching his first three-hit game as well. He has hit safely in six consecutive games and nine of his last 10, and he could begin to climb toward the top of the impotent Twins lineup soon if he continues to produce.
Max Kepler LF/RF FA Sun 6/19/16 12:49 AM
Max Kepler
LF/RF FA
Kepler started in right field and went 1-for-3 in Saturday's loss to the Yankees. He's hit safely in eight of his last nine games.
EDGE Analysis
With Oswaldo Arcia designated for assignment, Kepler should remain the starting right fielder until Miguel Sano returns from the DL.
Max Kepler LF/RF FA Sun 6/12/16 9:58 PM
Max Kepler
LF/RF FA
Kepler went 1-for-5 with a three-run, walk-off blast in the 10th inning of Sunday's win over the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
He absolutely crushed a Matt Barnes fastball to straightaway center field for his first major league home run, and Kepler couldn't have picked a better time for it. The German rookie now has four hits in his last three games and should continue to earn playing time as long as he keeps producing.
Max Kepler LF/RF FA Sun 6/12/16 11:50 AM
Max Kepler
LF/RF FA
Kepler will make his third straight start in right field Sunday against the Red Sox, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports. He'll bat sixth in the lineup.
EDGE Analysis
It appears the Twins are content to proceed with Kepler as their primary option in the corner outfield as long as Miguel Sano (hamstring) remains on the DL. Kepler has collected three hits in his last two games, while also reaching base on a walk and scoring a run.
Max Kepler LF/RF FA Sat 6/11/16 10:30 AM
Max Kepler
LF/RF FA
Kepler started in right field and went 2-for-4 in Friday's loss to the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Kepler had been on the bench the past two games, but Oswaldo Arcia suffered a foot injury Thursday. Kepler may return to regular duty in right field as a result.