Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader with the Cleveland Indians.
Kepler went 1-for-3 with a strikeout in the matinee but will sit out the nightcap with lefty Ryan Merritt taking the hill for the Indians.
Our models project Kepler for 5 home runs, 19 RBI, and a .255 batting average in 152 plate appearances, the rest of the season.
Source: Baseball Press