Kepler was recalled by the Twins from Triple-A Rochester following Saturday's game, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

With Danny Santana headed to the DL with a hamstring injury, Kepler was the choice to join the Twins, thanks to his versatility and the fact that he was already on the 40-man roster. Kepler would be an appealing add in all formats if he were headed for everyday at-bats, but that is clearly not the case here, at least not right away. Look for him to serve as a versatile outfielder/first baseman with a plus hit tool, good athleticism and developing power.