Prospect Max Kepler heading to Cedar Rapids

[Parker Hageman]

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Max Kepler tweeted today that he is finally leaving the extended spring training and heading to join the Cedar Rapids Kernals.

 

The 20-year-old German-born Kepler had a fantastic season at Elizabethton as a 19-year-old last year, hitting .297/.387/.539 with 10 home runs in addition to 16 doubles and a manageable 27-to-33 walks-to-strikeouts ratio. He was also successful in swiping seven bases in seven attempts.

 

Kepler was in Ft Myers nursing an elbow injury back to health.

[Mike Sixel]

Great news.

[jjswol]

Great, can't wait to see what Max can accomplish in Cedar Rapids.

[Steve Penz]

CR will need to make some outfield space...hmmm. How could they accomplish that?

[Seth Stohs]

As of a half-hour ago, Buxton has NOT been promoted. that said, it's no surprise. They aren't even back from Dayton yet. I would expect/assume that once they get home, Jake will get a chance to talk to him (and/or others).

 

As was pointed out in other forums, Kepler has played CF in Extended Spring Training games the last couple of days. Indicates that his elbow is at least "good enough." I guess we'll see.