Max Kepler
Breakdown
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September 28, 2025
Back in action Sunday
Kepler (illness) will start in left field and bat seventh Sunday against Minnesota.
Analysis
Kepler was held out of the lineup the past two days due to an illness, but he'll close out the regular season as a member of the Phillies' starting nine. The outfielder has gone 2-for-27 (.074 average) with 12 strikeouts over his last eight games.
September 27, 2025
Remains out with illness
Kepler (illness) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins.
Analysis
Kepler is absent from the starting nine for a second straight contest due to illness. Considering Philadelphia is locked into a Top 2 seed in the playoffs, the organization can afford to give Kepler an extended rest. Nick Castellanos will fill right field Saturday.
September 26, 2025
Held out of lineup
Kepler (illness) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Twins.
Analysis
Kepler had to be pulled from Thursday's contest versus the Marlins due to illness and will miss at least one start. Nick Castellanos will patrol right field and bat seventh in Friday's series opener.
September 26, 2025
Exits Thursday's contest
Kepler was removed from Thursday's game against the Marlins due to illness, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
Kepler went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts before his exit, which came after a lengthy rain delay. Nick Castellanos took over in right field.
