The Minnesota Twins activated outfielder Max Kepler from the 10-day injured list in time for Friday’s road game against the Texas Rangers.
Kepler has been out with a left hamstring strain since May 29, missing 17 games. He returned from a short rehab stint at Triple-A Saint Paul and was in the lineup Friday night batting fifth and playing right field.
To make room on the roster, the Twins optioned outfielder Gilberto Celestino to Triple-A.
Kepler, 28, is a lifetime .236 hitter over seven major league seasons, all with Minnesota. In 37 games this season he has batted .212 with five home runs, nine doubles, 22 RBIs and 20 runs scored. He’s also spent time in center field and as the Twins’ designated hitter.
Celestino, 22, has batted .125 with one home run, one double and one RBI in 10 games for the Twins this year.
–Field Level Media