Twins place OF Max Kepler on IL, recall RHP Cole Sands
The Minnesota Twins placed outfielder Max Kepler on the 10-day injured list and recalled right-handed pitcher Cole Sands from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday.
Kepler, 30, apparently suffered a left hamstring strain during Thursday's 5-3 win over the San Diego Padres. He left the game in the seventh inning after appearing to hurt his leg as he ran to first base.
This is Kepler's second stint on the IL this season. He misse