Outfielder Max Kepler is in his 11th major-league season and first as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies. During the offseason, Kepler signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Phillies to become their everyday left fielder after 10 seasons as a Minnesota Twin. Philadelphia viewed him as a veteran presence who could stabilize its outfield mix and add pop to the lineup. Kepler says the Phillies promised him an everyday left-field role, only to regularly bench him against left-handed pitching — a move that’s left him frustrated with the organization. Kepler has appeared in 82 games this season, hit 10 home runs and posted a .212 batting average with a .687 OPS. His power numbers remain respectable, but his overall production has trended below career norms. During Wednesday’s series finale against the San Francisco Giants, Kepler left the game and it was later announced he had suffered a bruised right shin. Kepler has struggled in his lone season in Philadelphia, and if he misses extended time, it wouRead More
Phillies share update after Max Kepler leaves game vs. Giants
