Kiermaier (hip) will be out at least two months after fracturing his hip during Thursday's game against the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier was seen on crutches after the game, following an injury that occurred while sliding into first base that forced him to exit the game. The initial reports diagnosed the centerfielder with a jammed hip, but further testing that included a CT scan, an MRI and X-rays revealed the significant injury that will hold Kiermaier out until mid-August. The Rays have not placed him on the disabled list yet, but will likely bring up Mallex Smith from Triple-A Durham when the team decides to place him there. For the time being, Peter Bourjos will likely take over in center.