MAX KEPLER NEWS

Placed on injured list Kepler (toe) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to July 27, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Kepler was out of the lineup for the last three games due to a fractured pinky toe, and the issue will force him to spend time on the injured list. Since the move was backdated, the 29-year-old should be eligible to return as early as next weekend. However, it's not yet clear when the Twins expect Kepler to return. Kyle Garlick and Gilberto Celestino should see additional playing time in right field while Kepler is sidelined.

JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Saturday Kepler (toe) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact There may be a roster move coming eventually with Kepler, who has not played since suffering a mildly-displaced pinkie toe fracture July 24. For now, Alex Kirilloff will man right field while Nick Gordon starts in left.

JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins head into matchup against the Padres on losing streak

The Minnesota Twins head into the matchup with the San Diego Padres after losing three games in a row

JULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alfaro, Voit, Machado lead HR parade as Padres rout Twins

Jorge Alfaro launched a three-run homer, Luke Voit and All-Star Manny Machado each hit a two-run shot and the San Diego Padres enjoyed their first five-homer game in more than a ye...

JULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins' Max Kepler in limbo as team waits out broken toe Max Kepler hasn't gone on the injured list but he also hasn't played since getting plunked on Sunday.

JULY 30, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Out again Friday Kepler (toe) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Padres.

Impact The 29-year-old is out of the starting nine for the third straight game while dealing with a displaced fracture of his right pinkie toe. Kepler is considered day-to-day for now since the injury is believed to be mild, but a trip to the injured list is also likely being considered. Gilberto Celestino will start in right field Friday.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tellez homers twice as Brewers top Twins 10-4 for sweep

Rowdy Tellez hit a pair of three-run homers, Corbin Burnes won his fifth straight decision and Milwaukee Brewers beat the Minnesota Twins 10-4 to sweep a two-game series between Ce...

JULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers play the Twins with 1-0 series lead

The Milwaukee Brewers lead 1-0 in a two-game series against the Minnesota Twins

JULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luis Urías hits walk-off sac fly, Brewers nip Twins 7-6

Luis Urías delivered a game-ending sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to bring home Andrew McCutchen as the Milwaukee Brewers edged the Minnesota Twins 7-6

JULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Day-to-day despite fractured toe Kepler, who is out of the lineup Tuesday in Milwaukee, is considered day-to-day after being diagnosed with a mildly displaced fracture of his right pinky toe, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB...

Impact The 29-year-old suffered the injury Sunday when he was hit by a pitch, and he may be able to avoid a trip to the injured list since it's not in a weight-bearing part of his foot. Kepler will test things out over the next couple days to determine whether or not he'll be able to play through the injury.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Kepler (toe) is not starting Tuesday's game in Milwaukee, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kepler bruised his toe on a HBP during Sunday's game. It's unclear whether he's unavailable to play Tuesday, or if he's simply sitting with a lefty on the mound for Milwaukee.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins activate Miguel Sanó; Buxton returns to lineup

Minnesota Twins slugger Miguel Sanó has been activated from the 60-day injured list after missing nearly three months with torn meniscus in his left knee

JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins bring road win streak into matchup with the Brewers

The Minnesota Twins visit the Milwaukee Brewers trying to extend a three-game road winning streak

JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Max Kepler leaves game after getting hit by pitch; Miguel Sano decision delayed X-rays were inconclusive, but the outfielder had his right foot in a boot after Sunday's game.

JULY 25, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins pile on late again, sweep Tigers with 9-1 victory Sonny Gray struck out seven over six stellar innings; Max Kepler departed after getting hit in the foot.

JULY 24, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins sweep 2-game series with Tigers behind Gray, Miranda

Sonny Gray allowed two hits in six innings to lead the Minnesota Twins to an 9-1 win over the Detroit Tiger

JULY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with toe bruise Kepler was diagnosed with a bruised right fifth toe after exiting Sunday's game against the Tigers, Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact The 29-year-old was hit by a pitch during the third inning and was replaced by a pinch runner. Kepler will have Minnesota's scheduled day off Monday to aid in his recovery before Tuesday's series opener against the Brewers.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves after HBP Kepler was removed from Sunday's game at Detroit after being hit by a pitch in the left foot, Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Kepler reached via a fielder's choice and came around to score during the opening frame, and he was lifted for a pinch runner after being struck by a pitch during the third inning. The severity of the injury remains unclear, but Minnesota has a scheduled day off Monday, so he'll have a day to recover ahead of Tuesday's series opener in Milwaukee.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arraez, Correa lead Twins to 8-4 win over Tigers

Luis Arraez had three hits to raise his major league-leading average to

JULY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins meet in game 4 of series

The Chicago White Sox bring a 2-1 advantage into the next game of the series against the Minnesota Twins

JULY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox get HRs from Anderson, Engel in 6-2 win over Twins

The Chicago White Sox powered past the first-place Minnesota Twins 6-2 for their fourth straight win

JULY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox rout Twins 12-2, extend win streak to three games

Luis Robert hit his first grand slam, Johnny Cueto pitched six strong innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 12-2 to extend their winning streak to three games

JULY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in action Thursday Kepler (knee) is starting Thursday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Kepler wasn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Brewers due to a bruised right knee, but he appeared off the bench and went 2-for-2 with a double and a run. The 29-year-old will start in right field and bat cleanup during Thursday's series opener against the White Sox.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miranda HR gives Twins walk-off, 4-1 win against Brewers

Jose Miranda hit a game-ending, three-run homer against Milwaukee’s Josh Hader as the Minnesota Twins finally got a timely hit to beat the Brewers 4-1

JULY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Wednesday, nursing knee issue Kepler isn't starting Wednesday's game against Milwaukee after exiting in the seventh inning of Tuesday's 6-3 loss with a bruised right knee, Dave Campbell of the Associated Press...

Impact Kepler appeared to pick up the injury when he fouled a ball off his knee in the bottom of the sixth inning. He was able to finish out the plate appearance and went 0-for-3 before he was lifted in the top of the seventh inning. Considering that southpaw Aaron Ashby is on the hill, the lefty-hitting Kepler -- who hasn't started against another lefty since June 17 -- may have been excluded from the lineup even if he hadn't picked up the injury Tuesday. Kyle Garlick will step in as the Twins' right fielder in the series finale, but Kepler could be ready to rejoin the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE