The Blue Jays placed Kiermaier on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with left hip flexor inflammation.

EDGE Analysis

Toronto called up utility man Addison Barger from Triple-A Buffalo as a replacement on the 26-man active roster for Kiermaier, who was forced to exit Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Royals with the injury. Given that his injury is being termed as inflammation rather than a hip flexor strain, Kiermaier would seem to have a good chance at avoiding an extended absence, though the Blue Jays haven't provided an official timeline for his return. Kiermaier will first be eligible for activation May 4.

Kiermaier was removed from Tuesday's game against the Royals due to left hip flexor discomfort, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier went 0-for-2 during Tuesday's loss before being replaced on defense heading into the bottom of the sixth inning. The Blue Jays are officially considering him day-to-day, so his injury doesn't appear to be too serious, but it's possible the team holds him out of the lineup for a game or two to ensure he gets back to 100 percent.

Kiermaier is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier will head to the bench after he had started each of the previous four games in center field, going 5-for-13 with two doubles, one walk, two runs and two RBI over that stretch. Daulton Varsho will shift over to center field in Kiermaier's place while Davis Schneider draws a start in left field.

Kiermaier went 3-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Wednesday's loss to the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran center fielder kept flipping the lineup over from the ninth slot in the order as he produced just his second multi-hit performance of the season. Kiermaier's had a slow start to the season at the plate but has begun to come around, batting .296 (8-for-27) over his last 10 games with a double, a steal, an RBI and four runs scored. His strong-side platoon role and his spot at the bottom of the batting order limit his fantasy appeal, but Kiermaier still has some value in AL-only formats.

Kiermaier is not in Saturday's lineup against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

While Kiermaier generally sits against lefties, he's started to sit against some righties this week, with Davis Schneider picking up starts in left field in three of the last five games (all against right-handed starters) and Daulton Varsho shifting over to center field. Kiermaier is batting .143 with a 36.8 percent strikeout rate.

Kiermaier is not in the Blue Jays' starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Despite facing Rays right-hander George Kirby, the Blue Jays will keep Kiermaier in the dugout for Tuesday's game and start Daulton Varsho in center field. Kiermaier has struggled to make contact early in the season, slashing .107/.194/.107 with two RBI and two stolen bases while striking out 11 times over 31 plate appearances.

Kiermaier went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Monday's win over the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

It's the second steal of the season for the veteran center fielder, who's otherwise had a tough start to 2024. Kiermaier has been a fixture in the lineup against right-handed pitching, as expected, but he's hitting just .107 (3-for-28) through 10 games and is still looking for his first extra-base hit.

Kiermaier (back) is starting in center field and batting ninth in Saturday's game against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier was scratched from Friday's lineup due to lower-back tightness, but he's back in center field Saturday. He has struggled from the plate to start the season, going 1-for-18 with one RBI, two walks and six strikeouts.

Kiermaier was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Yankees due to lower-back tightness.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier was slated to start in center field Friday, per usual, but he'll instead be on the bench due to the back issue. The veteran outfielder should be considered day-to-day. Daulton Varsho will shift to center field while Davis Schneider moves out to left, with Cavan Biggio entering the lineup at second base.

Kiermaier is out of the lineup Sunday versus the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier started the first three games of the season despite suffering an injury caused by fouling a ball off his knee near the end of spring training. To begin the season, the 33-year-old has a walk and a hit in 10 plate appearances. With Daulton Varsho shifting to center field, Davis Schneider is starting in Kiermaier's lineup spot out in left.