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Red Sox top Twins 5-4 in 10 on Verdugo's unusual hit

Alex Verdugo singled home the winning run with two outs in the 10th inning on a fly ball that barely stayed fair at Fenway Park, giving the Boston Red Sox a 5-4 victory over the Mi...

APRIL 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins reinstate OF Max Kepler from injured list The Minnesota Twins reinstated outfielder Max Kepler from the 10-day injured list on Saturday.

APRIL 15, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Kepler activated from IL by Twins, Gallo to follow next week

Max Kepler was activated from the 10-day injured list by the Minnesota Twins and started in right field and hit seventh against the New York Yankees The 30-year-old was 2 for 16 wi...

APRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated from 10-day IL Kepler (knee) was activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Kepler passed his final baserunning test and will rejoin the Twins on Saturday afternoon in the Bronx. He spent exactly 10 days on the IL with right knee tendinitis. Matt Wallner has been optioned out in a corresponding roster move.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On track to return this weekend Kepler (knee) could be activated from the 10-day injured list as soon as Saturday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kepler was placed on the injured list Saturday retroactive to April 5, so it seems like he may only be facing a minimum-length IL stint. The 30-year-old outfielder was batting .125 prior to going down with right knee tendinitis.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Max Kepler's injury opens the door for prospect Matt Wallner in Twins' outfield Wallner, the reigning Twins minor league player of the year, has elite power, a cannon for an arm and questions about strikeouts.

APRIL 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Twins give Max Kepler extra time to heal; Matt Wallner joins team With the regular right fielder still experiencing soreness, the team put him on the injured list made a move to replace his lefthanded bat i...

APRIL 9, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins place OF Max Kepler (knee) on 10-day IL The Minnesota Twins placed outfielder Max Kepler on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to patellar tendinitis in his right knee.

APRIL 8, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Twins place RF Max Kepler on IL with sore right knee

The Minnesota Twins have placed right fielder Max Kepler on the 10-day injured list with lingering soreness in his right knee

APRIL 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heading to injured list Kepler (knee) is being placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 30-year-old has been sidelined since Monday with right knee tendinitis, and he'll move to the injured list after being held out of the lineup again Saturday. Matt Wallner was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move to provide outfield depth.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Saturday Kepler (knee) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros.

Impact Kepler hasn't seen the field since Monday due to tendinitis in his right knee, and his absence will continue Saturday. Joey Gallo (side) is also sitting out, and the Twins will start Nick Gordon, Michael Taylor and Trevor Larnach from left to right in the outfield.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain for Saturday Twins manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters after Friday's win against the Astros that the team is unsure if Kepler (knee) will be ready to play Saturday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com...

Impact Kepler did not play again Friday as he's been out since Monday due to tendinitis in his right knee. The Twins also lost Joey Gallo (side) during Friday's extra-innings victory, so depth is a bit of an issue in the outfield. If Kepler can't play a trip to the injured list can't be ruled out.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available off bench Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said Kepler (knee) could be available to pinch-hit Friday against the Astros, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kepler hasn't appeared in a game since Monday due to patellar tendinitis in his right knee, but he has responded well to some running and is seemingly going to be able to avoid the injured list. Trevor Larnach, Michael Taylor and Joey Gallo are starting across the outfield Friday for Minnesota.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday Kepler (knee) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kepler will be on the bench for the second game in a row while he recovers from patellar tendinitis in his right knee, an injury that flared up in Monday's 11-1 win. With lefty Jesus Luzardo on the bump for Miami in the series finale, the lefty-hitting Kepler might have been a candidate to sit out anyway even if he hadn't been dealing with the knee injury. Fortunately for Kepler, manager Rocco Baldelli has suggested that the patellar tendinitis isn't a major concern, so the outfielder could be ready to go as soon as Thursday's game against the Astros.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MRI shows knee tendinitis An MRI showed Kepler has patellar tendinitis in his right knee, MLB.com reports. "Nothing major on there," manager Rocco Baldelli said. "We'll see how he shows up tomorrow."

Impact Kepler had to leave Monday's contest after feeling something in his right knee when he landed on the first-base bag. He did not play Tuesday. It would be surprising to see Kepler play Wednesday with the Twins set to have an off day Thursday.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting MRI on knee Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said Kepler will have and MRI performed on his right knee, Joe Frisaro of ManOnSecondBaseball.com reports.

Impact The scan will be done as a precaution, and the team doesn't expect for Kepler's knee injury to become a long-term issue. The 30-year-old outfielder is currently just 2-for-16 at the plate with a home run and a walk through four games.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out with sore knee Kepler (knee) is absent from the Twins' lineup Tuesday against the Marlins.

Impact Kepler had to leave Monday's contest after feeling something in his right knee when he landed on the first-base bag. He's not expected to require a lengthy absence. Trevor Larnach is shifting over to right field and Willi Castro is starting in left Tuesday.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit Tuesday with sore knee Kepler likely won't start Tuesday against the Marlins, but he will test his sore knee on the field before the game, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Kepler left Monday's game after feeling something in his right knee when he hit the first base bag while running out a hit. The Twins don't expect it to be a long-term issue. Kepler went 2-for-3 with a solo home run prior to suffering the injury.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kepler, Gallo homer early, unbeaten Twins rout Marlins 11-1

Max Kepler hit a leadoff homer, Joey Gallo added a three-run shot and the Minnesota Twins routed the Miami Marlins 11-1 to remain unbeaten this season

APRIL 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cueto exits early with injury after rough Marlins debut

Johnny Cueto’s debut with the Miami Marlins didn’t last long

APRIL 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits with knee soreness Kepler left Monday's game against the Marlins with right knee soreness, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact He apparently suffered the injury while trying to hustle down the first base line. Kepler went 2-for-3 with a solo home run prior to being replaced by Kyle Farmer with Nick Gordon moving to the outfield.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with right knee soreness Kepler left Monday's game against the Marlins with right knee soreness, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Kepler picked up the injury while running down the first-base line and exited with a trainer. The outfielder should be considered day-to-day for now, but it's possible that he'll need to undergo imaging before returning to the lineup. Nick Gordon would likely see more time in the outfield if Kepler does need to miss an extended period of time.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with trainer Kepler left Monday's game against the Marlins with an apparent injury, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Kepler appeared to hurt himself while hustling down the first base line before leaving with a trainer. The outfielder has been replaced by Kyle Farmer.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Why the Twins are turning back to Max Kepler as their leadoff hitter — for now Luis Arraez is in Miami and the Twins lack an ideal leadoff replacement, so Rocco Baldelli turned back the clock to 2019 with Kepler.

MARCH 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Batting leadoff Kepler is starting in left field and batting leadoff Opening Day at Kansas City. Kepler's use in the leadoff spot is more than a one-day assignment, manager Rocco Baldelli told the...

Impact Joey Gallo appeared set to hit leadoff based on his use in late spring lineups and could alternate the leadoff spot based on matchups. Kepler also hits better (3-for-10) against Opening Day starter Zack Greinke than Gallo (0-for-17). Minnesota's batting order and leadoff spot could be in flux much of the season as Baldelli may play matchups each day. Kepler may also get the leadoff nod because he hit .382 in spring training with a 1.094 OPS. He missed a few days with a sore hip last week, but returned and played in the final few games of spring training.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE