Max Kepler
Breakdown
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July 12, 2026
Idle Sunday
Kepler is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis
Kepler will be held out of the lineup for the second time in the series while Arizona goes with Lourdes Gurriel in left field and Ketel Marte in the designated-hitter spot. Since serving an 80-game suspension and being cleared to make his Arizona debut June 25, Kepler has produced a .554 OPS across 38 plate appearances. Until he begins to improve his offensive output, Kepler could have to settle for a part-time role.
July 10, 2026
On bench Friday
Kepler isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis
Kepler will get a breather Friday after going 4-for-13 with a homer, six RBI and two runs scored during Arizona's four-game set against the Padres. His absence will allow Lourdes Gurriel to start in left field and open a spot in the lineup for Tim Tawa at first base.
July 7, 2026
Knocks in four runs Monday
Kepler went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and an additional RBI in an 8-0 win against the Padres on Monday.
Analysis
Kepler had Arizona's biggest hit of the game, belting a three-run homer to right field in the third inning. Prior to that, he had knocked in Arizona's second run of the contest with a single in the first frame. Kepler began the campaign serving an 80-game suspension and didn't make his Diamondbacks debut until June 26. Even with Monday's big performance, he's slashing a meager .174/.174/.348 through eight games.
