MAX KEPLER NEWS

Remains in lineup Kepler (head) is starting in right field for the Twins on Friday against Cleveland.

Impact Kepler had to be removed from Thursday's game after experiencing migraines, but the issue seems to have subsided overnight. The 30-year-old outfielder is just 2-for-17 at the plate since returning from the injured list Monday.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Battling migraines Kepler was pulled from Thursday's game against the Guardians due to a migraine, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kepler recently returned from a stint on the 10-day injured list due to a hamstring injury. Luckily, his removal from Thursday's contest was unrelated, and Kepler will be day-to-day going forward.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled early Thursday Kepler was removed early from Thursday's game against the Guardians, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's unclear whether or not Kepler was removed due to an injury, but it's possible he aggravated the hamstring issue that kept him on the IL in late May. More details should come relatively soon, but he should be considered day-to-day until then.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Twins reinstate Max Kepler, Royce Lewis from IL The Minnesota Twins reinstated outfielder Max Kepler and infielder Royce Lewis from the injured list on Monday.

MAY 29, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Back from IL The Twins reinstated Kepler (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Monday.

Impact Though Kepler landed on the IL on May 13 with the left hamstring strain, he was deemed ready to rejoin the big club without requiring a rehab assignment after he made steady progress in his running program over the past several days. He should immediately settle into a near-everyday role in right field, with his return likely to result in utility man Willi Castro losing out on some playing time. Prior to landing on the IL, Kepler was hitting .212 with six home runs, 17 runs and 14 RBI over 114 plate appearances on the season.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Twins activate Royce Lewis, Max Kepler from injured list Monday will mark Lewis' 2023 debut after an ACL injury cut his 2022 season short at only 12 games.

MAY 29, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Set to return Monday Kepler (hamstring) will be reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kepler has been on the IL since May 13 due to a strained left hamstring, and he'll be able to rejoin the Twins without a rehab assignment. Prior to his absence, he hit .212 with six homers, 17 runs and 14 RBI over 28 games. Kyle Garlick and Matt Wallner will be sent down to make room for Kepler and Royce Lewis (knee).

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes batting practice Kepler (hamstring) hit pregame on the field before Friday's game, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Kepler had been reportedly running at 70 percent on May 20 and his return appeared imminent, but Friday's report doesn't appear to be a significant step forward. Still, it's not clear when he may return and it's possible he could return in the next few days. However, he may need a short rehab assignment since he's been out since May 11.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Runs at 70 percent Kepler (hamstring) ran at 70 percent before Friday's game against the Angels, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Kepler has been on the injured list since last Saturday after suffering a left hamstring strain. The outfielder doesn't have a clear timeline, but the fact he's already running is a positive development in his chance to return relatively soon. The question will be whether Kepler will need a rehab assignment before he's able to patrol the outfield for the Twins. Either way, it sounds like he has a chance to help the team before June.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Twins place Max Kepler on injured list, recall Trevor Larnach Kepler left Thursday's game because of what was called a cramp but now won't be available for at least 10 days.

MAY 13, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins place Kepler on IL with left hamstring strain, recall Larnach The Minnesota Twins have announced that outfielder Max Kepler was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain

MAY 13, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Twins place Kepler on IL with left hamstring strain, recall Larnach

The Minnesota Twins have announced that outfielder Max Kepler was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain

MAY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

To IL with hamstring strain Kepler was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left hamstring strain, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact He was removed from Thursday's game with what was labeled a leg cramp, and he appeared as a pinch hitter Friday, but the team will give Kepler time to let the injury fully heal. Trevor Larnach was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul as a corresponding move

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Friday Kepler (leg) is not in the lineup Friday against the Cubs, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kepler made an early exit from Thursday's series finale versus the Padres due to a leg cramp, though he might have been sitting Friday either way with left-hander Drew Smyly on the bump for Chicago. Minnesota will go righty-heavy in the opening game of the three-game weekend set. Kepler could be available off the bench.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Removed due to leg cramp Kepler was removed from Thursday's win over the Padres due to a leg cramp, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kepler looked a bit uncomfortable while running down the first base line in the bottom of the seventh inning, just after tying the game with a forceout to short that plated Joey Gallo. It doesn't sound like anything too serious. Consider him day-to-day leading into the Twins' three-game weekend series against the Cubs.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with apparent leg injury Kepler left Thursday's game in the 7th inning after appearing to hurt his leg after running to first base, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. Michael A. Taylor replaced him as a pi...

Impact It's not clear what injury Kepler may have suffered, but he was quick to ask for a pinch runner. It's a worry since he spent time on the injured list in April due to a patellar tendinitis in his right knee.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores three runs in win Kepler went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and three total runs scored in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-innings win over the Padres.

Impact Kepler made an early impact with a solo shot in the first inning. He also doubled and scored on a Carlos Correa double in the third. In the 11th, Kepler was the initial runner and scored the winning run on an Alex Kirilloff single. After going 0-for-8 over his last two games, this was a strong bounce-back for Kepler, who has swatted three of his six homers this year over his last five contests. He's slashing .223/.312/.468 with 13 RBI, 17 runs scored and no stolen bases through 109 plate appearances.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kepler hits two-run homer, Twins blank Guardians 2-0

Max Kepler hit a two-run homer and Bailey Ober pitched seven innings in a combined three-hitter, sending the Minnesota Twins to a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians

MAY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Peyton Battenfield's gem spoiled by Max Kepler's home run as Twins hand Guardians a 2-0 loss Max Kepler hit his 15th career home run in Cleveland to give the Twins a win against the Guardians.

MAY 6, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Homers amid hot streak Kepler went 1-for-2 with a homer, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 8-6 victory over the Royals.

Impact Kepler has started to heat up since returning from the injured list in mid-April for a sore knee. He's hitting .305 (11-for-36) with two home runs in his last 10 games.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Batting leadoff Friday Kepler is starting in right field and batting leadoff for the Twins in Friday's game versus the Royals, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kepler is sporting just a .276 on-base percentage on the season but is making his team-leading 10th start in the leadoff spot. He and the Twins will be squaring off against right-hander Jordan Lyles.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits versus lefty Kepler is not in the Twins' lineup Tuesday against the Yankees, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

Impact Nestor Cortes is very tough on left-handed batters, so it makes sense to give Kepler a night off. Trevor Larnach will slide over to right field and Willi Castro will play left.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Sunday Kepler is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's tilt against the Nationals.

Impact Kepler will take a seat for Sunday's finale with left-hander Patrick Corbin on the bump for the Nationals. Joey Gallo gets the start in right field with Willi Castro lined up in left and hitting eighth.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Batting leadoff Wednesday Kepler is batting leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Kepler served as the Twins' leadoff man in their first four games of the 2023 regular season before landing on the injured list April 5 with right knee tendinitis. He had hit either seventh or eighth since his activation Saturday but will jump back to the very top of the order Wednesday versus the Red Sox and right-hander Corey Kluber.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep Tuesday Kepler went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Red Sox.

Impact Kepler went long in just his third game back from being activated off the IL to put the Twins up 2-1 in the seventh inning. It's been his only hit across nine at-bats since returning to the big-league club and he should be expected to see the vast majority of his time against right-handed pitching.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE