Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday. He experienced general illness/symptoms and was placed on the COVID-19 injured list. It's unclear if he tested positive or came into close contact, but he could be out up to 10 days. The 31-year-old slashed .247/.310/.369 with four home runs, 33 RBI, and eight stolen bases over 110 games in 2021. Fantasy managers can move on from Kiermaier if they him rostered. Right-hander Joey Krehbiel was recalled ...

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Monday's 9-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles. The Rays tied a season-high record in home runs in a game with five long balls in Monday's win. He launched a solo shot in the bottom of the fifth inning to give the Rays a 3-1 lead. The 31-year-old is starting to heat up and is hitting .400 (6-for-15) with two home runs, four RBI, and a stolen base over his last four games. Overall, Kiermaier is slashing ...

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier went 2-for-5 with an inside the park home run and three RBI during Friday's 10-4 win over the Minnesota Twins. He flashed his elite speed (29.5 sprint speed) by hitting an inside the park home run after crushing a ball off the right-field wall at Target Field. The Rays outfielder laced a two-run single in the seventh frame and drove in three runs altogether during Friday's win. Kiermaier is starting to heat up and has logged three multi-hit ...

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (knee) exited Saturday night's matchup against the Orioles. The 31-year-old began to experience right knee soreness and was replaced by Brett Phillips out in center. Kiermaier is batting .233 this season, with 56 hits, 32 runs, 23 RBI, and seven stolen bags. While he is considered day-to-day, a potential absence wouldn't be a massive blow for managers in most formats.

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier went 2-for-3 with a double, homer, and five RBI in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland. He smacked a two-run double off J.C. Meija in the bottom of the first inning to give the Rays a 3-1 lead. The Rays outfielder later belted a three-run shot off Meija in the bottom of the third frame for his second homer of the season. Kiermaier wasn't in the starting lineup for Game 2 after driving in a career-high five runs. The 31-year-old is ...

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (eye) exited Saturday's game due to a scratch in his left eye, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Manager Kevin Cash said that Kiermaier had been dealing with the issue during batting practice, and had tried drops and wearing glasses to help correct it. Cash added that Kiermaier wanted to remain in the game, but he made the decision to replace him in the fifth inning. Kiermaier had been heating up at the plate this month, slashing ...

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (eye) exited Saturday's matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays. It is unknown exactly what caused the eye irritation, but it is unwelcome news, especially since Kiermaier recently returned to the lineup after missing time with a sprained wrist. The 31-year-old is batting just .229 this season while striking out 30 times throughout 83 at-bats. With his recent struggles staying healthy combined with his subpar production, fantasy managers shouldn't lose ...

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (wrist) is close to making his return to the field and could rejoin the team prior to their game against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Kiermaier has been sidelined since May 8 after he sprained his left wrist while sliding into second base. Prior to the injury, Kiermaier slashed .217/.299/.290 over 23 games with eight runs and three stolen bases. Brett Phillips, who has been playing in center field everyday recently, should see a substantial hit ...

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left wrist sprain, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Kiermaier injured his wrist early in Saturday's game when he attempted to steal second base, and he was replaced on defense in the following inning. In a corresponding move, the Rays recalled relief pitcher Louis Head. With Kiermaier out, Brett Phillips will likely see an increase in playing time for Tampa Bay. For managers looking ...

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (wrist) exited Saturday's game with a wrist sprain, and could be facing a potential stint on the injured list, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Kiermaier had drawn a one-out walk in the top of the second, and then injured his wrist when he was caught stealing to end the inning, and he was replaced defensively in the bottom of the inning by Manuel Margot. After the game, manager Kevin Cash said that it could warrant a stay on the IL, ...