Story perspectives
Max Kepler Returns to Phillies Lineup Amid Struggles
9/29/2025
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Story summary
- Max Kepler will start in left field and bat seventh for the Phillies against Minnesota after missing two games due to illness.
- He is 2-for-27 (.074) with 12 strikeouts in eight games.
- Saturday rest came as the team secured a Top 2 playoff seed.
- Nick Castellanos started in right field that game; Kepler aims to rebound before playoffs.
