Kevin Kiermaier CF FA Thu 6/8/23 8:23 PM
Kevin Kiermaier
CF FA
Kiermaier exited Thursday's game against the Astros with a wrist injury, but X-rays returned negative.
EDGE Analysis
Kiermaier was hit in the wrist by a pitch in the second inning and stayed in the game until the fourth frame. It appears he avoided the worst-case outcome, and it's possible he avoids a stint on the injured list as a result.
Kevin Kiermaier CF FA Thu 6/8/23 8:05 PM
Kevin Kiermaier
CF FA
Kiermaier exited Thursday's game against the Astros in the fourth inning due to an apparent wrist injury, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kiermaier was hit in the left wrist by a pitch in the second inning. He briefly remained in the game but was ultimately pulled and replaced in center field by Daulton Varsho. The severity of the issue is unclear.
Kevin Kiermaier CF FA Tue 6/6/23 9:09 AM
Kevin Kiermaier
CF FA
Kiermaier went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and two runs scored in Monday's loss to the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
The hits were his first in June, but the veteran center fielder has been surprisingly productive this season despite being a fixture at the bottom of the batting order for the Blue Jays. Over 27 games since the beginning of May, Kiermaier is slashing .326/.372/.558 with 12 extra-base hits (seven doubles, two triples and three homers), four steals, eight RBI and 15 runs.
Kevin Kiermaier CF FA Sun 6/4/23 12:26 PM
Kevin Kiermaier
CF FA
Kiermaier is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Kiermaier is 0-for-12 with five strikeouts in his past three games and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale in Queens. Daulton Varsho will shift to center field with Whit Merrifield moving to left and Cavan Biggio starting at second base.
Kevin Kiermaier CF FA Wed 5/31/23 3:44 PM
Kevin Kiermaier
CF FA
Kiermaier (back) will start in center field and bat ninth Wednesday against the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Kiermaier missed two games with back soreness but is feeling well enough to give it a go Wednesday. After filling in for Kiermaier in center in both of the past two games, Daulton Varsho will shift over to his normal spot in left Wednesday.
Kevin Kiermaier CF FA Tue 5/30/23 4:08 PM
Kevin Kiermaier
CF FA
Kiermaier (back) isn't starting Tuesday against the Brewers, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kiermaier was hopeful he could return Tuesday after sitting out Sunday's contest. Instead, his sore back will keep him out for a second consecutive start. Daulton Varsho will take Kiermaier's place in center field Tuesday, moving Whit Merrifield into left and Cavan Biggio in as Toronto's second baseman, batting ninth.
Kevin Kiermaier CF FA Sun 5/28/23 11:23 AM
Kevin Kiermaier
CF FA
Kiermaier (back) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Kiermaier left Saturday's 9-7 loss with discomfort in his lower back and will miss at least one game while he recovers from the issue. Daulton Varsho will fill in Sunday as the Blue Jays' center field, though Kiermaier acknowledged that he's feeling better and is hopeful to be available for Tuesday's series opener with the Brewers after receiving rest and treatment over the next 48 hours, per Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca.
Kevin Kiermaier CF FA Sat 5/27/23 6:09 PM
Kevin Kiermaier
CF FA
Kiermaier is considered day-to-day with lower-back discomfort, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kiermaier left Saturday's game against the Twins in the third inning after hurting his back on a throw. He received treatment after the game and will receive another round Sunday. His day-to-day designation means he could theoretically return Sunday, but the Blue Jays have an off day Monday, so they could choose to give Kiermaier at least two days to rest and recover.
Kevin Kiermaier CF FA Sat 5/27/23 3:03 PM
Kevin Kiermaier
CF FA
Kiermaier exited Saturdays contest with the Twins early with a back injury, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kiermaier left the game in the top of the third inning after reaching for his lower back in the bottom of the second while throwing a ball in from the outfield. More information on his status will likely be provided following the conclusion of the game, but Cavan Biggio replaced him in center field and will bat seventh the rest of the way.
Kevin Kiermaier CF FA Sat 5/27/23 1:25 AM
Kevin Kiermaier
CF FA
Kiermaier went 2-for-3 with one triple and a solo home run in Friday's 3-1 victory over the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Kiermaier is red hot, as he now has hits in 15 out of 19 games played in the month of May. The outfielder hasn't hit many out of the ballpark, but his contact hitting has been a significant boost for Toronto this year. The former Ray is slashing .319/.366/.511 through 141 at-bats.