Twins' Max Kepler: Not in Friday's lineup

Kepler is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox, according to MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger.

Analysis:

Kepler will be held out in favor of Logan Schafer with the Twins taking on White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon. Schafer also hits left-handed, but is regarded as the better defender between the two.