Kepler is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler had started six straight games after Miguel Sano (hamstring) landed on the disabled list, so it appears he's emerged as manager Paul Molitor's preferred option in right field. He's hitting just 4-for-23 (.174) in that span though, so Wednesday's starter Oswaldo Arcia could potentially cut into Kepler's playing time.

Kepler started a third consecutive game in right field and went 1-for-4. He also had a key error in the field.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler bobbled a throw back into the infield on a base hit which led to the go-ahead run being scored. Still, it looks like the Twins are going to give him some steady playing time with Miguel Sano on the DL due to a strained hamstring.

Kepler went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a strikeout against the Rays on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The two hits moved Kepler's batting average to an even .200 on the year, and this was his first multi-hit game of the campaign. Three of Kepler's four hits this season have gone for extra bases, so at the very least there's power in his bat. His fantasy value should increase once he starts making contact consistently. At the very least, he's expected to see regular playing time while Miguel Sano (hamstring) is on the DL.

Kepler started in right field and went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's loss to Oakland. However, Kepler could get regular playing time with Miguel Sano on the DL with a hamstring strain. "He's going to get a chance, more than he did the other time around, and we'll see how he does," manager Paul Molitor told the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

EDGE Analysis

Molitor will probably split playing time in right field between Kepler and Arcia with Sano out, but it sounds like Kepler could carve out a starting role if he gets hot at the plate.

Kepler was recalled from Triple-A Rochester.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler was hitting .282/.367/.455 in 30 games at Triple-A. He was called up in April, but spent most of his time on the bench with just 12 at-bats in nine games. He may get a shot at more at-bats this time as he could get starts in left or right field with Miguel Sano on the DL with a strained hamstring.

Kepler (groin) was activated from the 7-day DL, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler will effectively miss barely more time than the minimum, as the groin strain that sidelined him didn't turn out to be overly serious. The 23-year-old owns a .812 OPS through his firs 102 at-bats, and if he continues to show improvement at the plate, it won't be too long before he's a candidate to rejoin the Twins.

Kepler was placed on the 7-day DL at Triple-A Rochester with a left groin strain, retroactive to May 23.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler was hitting .275/.361/.451 in 28 games at Rochester. If this isn't a serious injury, it may not be too long until he's back in the majors.

Kepler has been optioned to Triple-A, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Along with Byron Buxton, Kepler heads to Rochester for the foreseeable future. The Twins recalled Danny Santana on Monday, and it's likely that he'll serve in a utility role in the coming weeks. Interestingly enough, the Twins pulled the plug on Kepler without giving him much of a look in place of Buxton, as he hit .167/.286/.333 over nine games, but received just 12 at-bats.

Kepler is starting in center field and hitting seventh Saturday, the Star Tribune's LaVelle Neal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Byron Buxton is one of the coldest hitters in the league, having struck out in seven of his last 14 at-bats, so if the Twins' field staff likes the way Kepler handles center field, he could start to see more regular looks out there. As long as he's in a bench/utility role, it's hard to own Kepler in single-season leagues, but he would become very intriguing if he found his way to regular playing time. He actually makes for an intriguing cheap play in daily leagues Saturday, with righty Tanner Roark on the mound for the Nationals.

Kepler is starting in right field and batting seventh versus the White Sox on Wednesday, Brandon Warne of Cold Omaha reports.

EDGE Analysis

Due to the struggles of Byung-ho Park, Kepler will garner a start in right field Wednesday as Miguel Sano replaces Park at designated hitter. The start is nice for the rookie, but he'll likely be used more as a defensive replacement going forward, limiting his value.