Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (quad) has been activated off the 10-day injured list as of Saturday. Kiermaier was sidelined with a quad injury- though he was able to run at 70 percent a few days ago, indicating that he was nearing a return to action. Kiermaier's absence opened the door for more playing time for Manuel Margot, who owns a homer, a stolen base, and a .810 OPS in 12 games played. Kiermaier is not in the lineup for Saturday's game, though he could make his return on ...

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (quad) says that he will miss a few weeks, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Kiermaier exited Monday's game early with what was reported to be quad tightness. There's no official word from the team yet, but it seems like Kiermaier is heading for a stint on the IL. With Kiermaier out, Manuel Margot will be the guy who benefits the most with increased playing time. Margot has shown double-digit home run potential while being a 15 to ...

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (quad) left Monday's game after experiencing quad tightness. Kiermaier went 0-for-1 with a groundout before exiting the game. Mike Brosseau entered the game to play left field, with Randy Arozarena moving to right and Manuel Margot to center. The Rays will likely have an update about the status of Kiermaier after the contest.

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier is available in a trade, but the Rays love him as a clubhouse guy and as their Gold Glove center fielder, so the chances of a trade are unlikely this offseason. With left-hander Blake Snell being traded to the Padres this week, Kiermaier is the only player remaining with a salary over $7 million for the 2021 season. The 30-year-old has an 82 OPS+ since 2018 and a base salary of $23.5 million in the next two seasons, which might make it difficult to ...

The Tampa Bay Rays could be receptive to trading players like starting pitcher Blake Snell and outfielder Kevin Kiermaier this offseason as they look to balance their budget after losing significant revenue in the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season. Tampa has already declined the 2021 options on starter Charlie Morton ($15 million) and catcher Mike Zunino ($4.5 million). Kiermaier will make $11.5 million in 2021 and $12 million in 2022, and Snell will receive $10.5 million next year, $12.5 million...

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe and outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (hand) were both out of the starting lineup for Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Astros on Wednesday. Kiermaier was hit on the left hand by a pitch in Game 3 on Tuesday, but X-rays came back negative and he is available off the bench. Manuel Margot started in center field and hit leadoff in place of Kiermaier against Houston starter Zack Greinke. Yoshitomo Tsutsugo also returned to the lineup ...

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (hand) left in the sixth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Astros on Tuesday after being hit by a pitch and suffering a left hand contusion. X-rays came back negative and Kiermaier is day-to-day. He went 0-for-2 with a run and a strikeout before departing the game. The 30-year-old hit a disappointing .217/.321/.362 with only three home runs, 22 RBI and eight stolen bases in 49 games for the Rays during the shortened...

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier is likely unavailable for the next two games against Boston due to body soreness. Kiermaier noted that his left knee was sore stemming from a diving catch that he made Friday, and manager Kevin Cash said that Kiermaier would likely only be used this weekend if needed. Having delivered a 100 OPS+ through 40 games, Kiermaier has brought himself back to season-long fantasy relevance in deep season-long formats, having added six stolen bases. But the injury...

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier left Wednesdays game against the Orioles early due to an apparent injury. Kiermaier had been drilled on the foot by a pitch earlier in the week, but felt ready enough to play Wednesday. Willy Adames entered the lineup with Kiermaier exiting, allowing Manuel Margot to shift over to center; Margot will likely claim CF duties if Kiermaier faces any kind of extended absence. Having gone 0-for-1 before departing, Kiermaier dipped his average on the year ...

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier was forced to exit from Mondays contest against the Blue Jays due to discomfort in his right foot after he was hit by a pitch. Kiermaier looked to have taken the pitch flush on his lower leg, so its not entirely surprising that Tampa Bay is being cautious. Manuel Margot took over in center field for Kiermaier, whose average dipped to .231 through his first 26 games. Despite his stellar defensive exploits, Kiermaier isnt season-long fantasy relevant ...