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Max Kepler

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NYY
Wed, Mar 19
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ATL
Thu, Mar 20
L 7-0
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MIN
Fri, Mar 21
W 6-3
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TOR
Fri, Mar 21
L 11-7
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NYY
Sat, Mar 22
W 8-7
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DET
Sun, Mar 23
W 4-2
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TB
Mon, Mar 24
12:35 pm
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WAS
Thu, Mar 27
4:05 pm
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WAS
Sat, Mar 29
4:05 pm
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WAS
Sun, Mar 30
1:35 pm
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Trade rumors surrounded Max Kepler for several seasons, but the Twins never ended up dealing the outfielder, instead holding him to free agency. Kepler fouled a ball off his right leg late in spring training last year and landed on the injured list with a bruised knee shortly thereafter. Left knee trouble cut his season short in September, and in between he slugged just .380, down more than 100 points from the year prior. Already 32 in February, Kepler may not stick as an everyday player as he's only been above league average at the plate in one of the past four seasons. However, Philadelphia signed him to a one-year, $10 million contact and he's expected to play left field (where he's never played in his career). He hit better against lefties last season than righties (.721 OPS vs. LHP) but has been much better against righties during his career. That could lead him to be part of a platoon in left field eventually.

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2024 2142 43 8 42 22 1 .253
2023 3472.7 72 24 66 45 1 .260
3y Avg. 2732.3 56 14 50 39 2 .246
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  • Phillies' Max Kepler: Back in lineup Tuesday

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    Kepler (back) will start in left field and bat third in Tuesday's Grapefruit League contest versus the Pirates, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Kepler suffered a back injury Sunday, when he collided with the outfield wall while tracking a flyball. Though an immediate timeline for Kepler's return wasn't known after he suffered the injury, he apparently needed just one day of rest to move past the back issue. Kepler is in line to serve as the Phillies' primary left fielder in 2025.
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  • Phillies' Max Kepler: No timetable for return

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    Kepler (back) does not have a timetable for his return to action, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. Kepler had to be removed from Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles with a bruised lower back after he collided with the outfield wall while making a catch. He did not play Monday and it sounds like he could miss a few additional days of action. If healthy, Kepler is slated to open the season as the Phillies' primary left fielder.
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  • Phillies' Max Kepler: Back bruise prompts exit

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    Kepler was diagnosed with a lower-back contusion after being removed from Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. The 32-year-old suffered the injury when he collided with the wall in left field while making a catch, with the Phillies labeling his exit as a precautionary move. Assuming the injury doesn't linger, Kepler could be back in the lineup after taking a couple days to recover.
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  • Phillies' Max Kepler: Exits game after wall collision

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    Kepler (undisclosed) was removed from Sunday's game against the Orioles, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. Kepler collided with the wall in left field while making a catch. He was able to jog off the field under his own power but was replaced by Christian Arroyo at the top of the second frame. Kepler's removal from Sunday's game is likely out of precaution, but he'll undergo further testing.
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  • Phillies' Max Kepler: Good to go for spring

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    Kepler (knee) faced live pitching Sunday and appears to be back to full health for spring training, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. While with the Twins last season, Kepler didn't play after Sept. 1 due to left patellar tendinitis as well as a sore hip, but neither injury is believed to have affected his offseason workouts. After hitting free agency in the winter, Kepler inked a one-year, $10 million deal with the Phillies and is likely to slot in as a strong-side platoon player in the corner outfield. The 31-year-old slashed .253/.302/.380 with eight home runs, 42 RBI and 43 runs over his 105 games with the Twins in 2024.
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  • Phillies' Max Kepler: Lands one-year deal with Philly

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    Kepler (knee) agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract with the Phillies on Thursday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. Kepler ended last season on the injured list with left knee tendinitis. He's spent most of his career playing right field and has also seen action in center, but he's expected to man left field for the Phillies. He had a .253/.302/.380 slash line with eight homers in just 105 games with the Twins last season as he missed time due to injuries in both his knees. He hit better against lefties last season than righties (.721 OPS vs. LHP) but has been much better against righties during his career. That could lead him to be part of a platoon in left field eventually.
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  • Twins' Max Kepler: Shut down for season

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    Kepler (knee/hip) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday. Kepler was expected to be shut down for the remainder of the regular season, and Friday's move not only confirms that but also rules him out for the entirety of the playoffs -- should the Twins come back from three games back and claim a wild-card spot. Kepler was placed on the injured list Sept. 5 due to left knee tendinitis and received a cortisone injection for hip soreness Sept. 17. He should be healthy once spring training rolls around.
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  • Twins' Max Kepler: Likely out through regular season

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    Manager Rocco Baldelli said Tuesday that Kepler (knee/hip) isn't expected to return from the injured list before the end of the regular season, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. The 31-year-old landed on the shelf in early September due to knee tendinitis, and he received a cortisone injection for hip soreness last week. The Twins are currently one game back of the final American League wild-card spot, and it's possible Kepler could return at some point during the playoffs should they punch their ticket and go on an October run.
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  • Twins' Max Kepler: Taking live batting practice

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    Kepler (knee) will take live batting practice Monday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. He will then go through a full workout with the Twins on Tuesday before being evaluated for a potential return from the 10-day injured list. Kepler has been shelved since early September with left knee tendinitis but should return this week if he checks out well.
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  • Twins' Max Kepler: Closing in on rehab stint

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    Kepler (knee) received a cortisone injection for hip soreness Monday but is still expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul this weekend, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. The 31-year-old landed on the shelf due to knee tendinitis in early September but appears to be fully recovered from that injury. It's unclear how or when exactly the hip soreness surfaced for Kepler, but he should still have a chance to return from the injured list for the final homestand of the season next week.
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  • Twins' Max Kepler: Goes on IL with knee tendinitis

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    The Twins placed Kepler on the 10-day injured list Thursday with left patellar tendinitis, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Kepler had missed four straight games and started just three of the last 11 contests because of the nagging knee issue. The Twins have finally opted to put him on the IL, bringing up DaShawn Keirsey as a replacement. Most of the playing time in right field while Kepler is sidelined should go to Matt Wallner.
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  • Twins' Max Kepler: Out again Thursday

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    Kepler (knee) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game in Tampa Bay. This will be the fourth straight absence for Kepler, who has been in and out of the lineup lately with lingering left knee soreness. Matt Wallner will cover right field for the Twins on Thursday.
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  • Twins' Max Kepler: Not in Wednesday's lineup

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    Kepler (knee) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Tampa Bay. Kepler hasn't played since Sunday due to left knee soreness, although he might not have started Wednesday anyway, with the Rays slated to use lefty Tyler Alexander in bulk relief. Matt Wallner will occupy right field for the Twins.
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  • Twins' Max Kepler: Held out again Tuesday

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    Kepler (knee) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in Tampa Bay. Kepler was a late scratch ahead of Monday's 5-4 win due to left knee soreness and will also begin the second game of the series on the bench. He probably would have been out of the lineup even if he were 100 percent, with the Rays starting southpaw Jeffrey Springs. Michael Helman will start in right field for the Twins on Tuesday in what will be his major-league debut.
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  • Twins' Max Kepler: Late scratch from lineup

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    Kepler was scratched from the lineup for Monday's game versus the Rays due to left knee soreness, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. It's the same injury which caused Kepler to miss some time last week, and the fact that the Twins are playing on artificial turf at Tropicana Field could have been a factor in the decision. Consider Kepler day-to-day for now. Carlos Santana entered the lineup in Kepler's place, with Matt Wallner shifting to right field.
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  • Twins' Max Kepler: Returns as fielder

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    Kepler (knee) appeared in Friday's win over Toronto as a defensive replacement in right field but did not have a plate appearance. Kepler wasn't in the lineup due to a sore knee but was able to come off the bench in the ninth inning. He's been held out of the starting nine in three of the last four games including Friday, but it looks like he could return to the lineup Saturday.
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  • Twins' Max Kepler: Getting knee evaluated

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    Kepler is not in Friday's lineup against Toronto due to knee soreness, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. Kepler has been held out for Minnesota's last two games and three of the last four due to the knee issue. Manager Rocco Baldelli said Friday that the Twins will work out Kepler and see if the 31-year-old can return to action during the weekend series against the Blue Jays. Since the All-Star break, Kepler has slashed .263/.306/.377 with 12 runs scored, five doubles, two home runs and 10 RBI across 121 plate appearances.
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  • Twins' Max Kepler: On bench against RHP

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    Kepler is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Toronto. Despite right-hander Kevin Gausman taking the mound for the Blue Jays on Friday, the lefty-hitting Kepler is absent from the starting nine. Trevor Larnach, Austin Martin and Matt Wallner fill the outfield from left to right.
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  • Twins' Max Kepler: Not in lineup Wednesday

    Rotowire
    Kepler is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus Atlanta. Kepler returned to the lineup Tuesday after missing two games with left knee soreness, but he'll be back on the bench Wednesday with Atlanta sending lefty Chris Sale to the hill. Matt Wallner will start in right field for the Twins.
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  • Twins' Max Kepler: Returns to Minnesota lineup

    Rotowire
    Kepler (knee) will start in right field and bat sixth in Tuesday's game versus Atlanta. Kepler missed the previous two contests with some soreness in his left knee, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go in this one. The 31-year-old Kepler enters play Tuesday in a 4-for-30 drought at the dish.
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