Kevin Kiermaier CF FA Wed 9/15/21 11:10 AM
Kevin Kiermaier
CF FA
Kiermaier isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kiermaier will be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games. Brett Phillips will start in center field and bat ninth.
Kevin Kiermaier CF FA Tue 9/14/21 3:48 PM
Kevin Kiermaier
CF FA
Kiermaier will sit Tuesday against Toronto, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kiermaier owns a strong .299/.364/.517 slash line since the start of August. He'll sit for the second time in three games Tuesday, with Manuel Margot starting in center field.
Kevin Kiermaier CF FA Sun 9/12/21 9:56 AM
Kevin Kiermaier
CF FA
Kiermaier isn't starting Sunday's game against the Tigers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kiermaier gets the day off after going 2-for-3 with a triple, a double and two runs scored Saturday. Brett Phillips returns from the injured list to start in center field and bat ninth Sunday.
Kevin Kiermaier CF FA Sat 9/11/21 12:29 AM
Kevin Kiermaier
CF FA
Kiermaier (hamstring) went 2-for-4 with a triple and a run scored in Friday's 10-4 loss to Detroit.
EDGE Analysis
The outfielder sat out Wednesday's game versus Boston with a hamstring injury, but it didn't see to bother him on his fifth-inning triple Friday. Kiermaier has a .246/.305/.362 slash line with four home runs, 31 RBI, 49 runs scored and eight stolen bases across 341 plate appearances. He should resume a strong-side platoon role in center field going forward, splitting time with Manuel Margot.
Kevin Kiermaier CF FA Fri 9/10/21 2:45 PM
Kevin Kiermaier
CF FA
Kiermaier (hamstring) is back in the lineup for Friday's game against Detroit, batting ninth as the center fielder.
EDGE Analysis
Kiermaier didn't start Wednesday's loss to the Red Sox as a result of hamstring discomfort, but he did enter the game late as a defensive replacement. The issue appears to have subsided, as he's set to roam the spacious Comerica Park outfield Friday.
Kevin Kiermaier CF FA Wed 9/8/21 5:11 PM
Kevin Kiermaier
CF FA
Rays manager Kevin Cash said Kiermaier is being withheld from the lineup Wednesday against the Red Sox due to left hamstring discomfort, radio broadcaster Steve Carney reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kiermaier's absence from the lineup appears to be a matter of precaution, with Cash noting that the 31-year-old will still be available off the bench. The Rays are hopeful that with a day out of the lineup followed by a team off day Thursday, Kiermaier will be ready to rejoin the starting nine for Friday's series opener in Detroit.
Kevin Kiermaier CF FA Wed 9/8/21 4:43 PM
Kevin Kiermaier
CF FA
Kiermaier isn't starting Wednesday against the Red Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Even though right-hander Nathan Eovaldi is starting for Boston on Wednesday, Kiermaier will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Manuel Margot will start in center field and bat sixth.
Kevin Kiermaier CF FA Mon 9/6/21 10:45 AM
Kevin Kiermaier
CF FA
Kiermaier is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Along with Kiermaier, fellow left-handed hitters Joey Wendle and Brandon Lowe will head to the bench with southpaw Chris Sale twirling for the Red Sox in the series opener. Manuel Margot will replace Kiermaier in center field.
Kevin Kiermaier CF FA Thu 9/2/21 3:18 PM
Kevin Kiermaier
CF FA
Kiermaier isn't starting Thursday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kiermaier will be out of the lineup for a second straight game with left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez starting for the Red Sox. Manuel Margot will start in center field and bat fifth.
Kevin Kiermaier CF FA Wed 9/1/21 4:33 PM
Kevin Kiermaier
CF FA
Kiermaier is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
With southpaw Chris Sale on the mound for Boston, the lefty-hitting Kiermaier will cede his spot in the outfield to the righty-hitting Manuel Margot. Kiermaier could give way to Margot again in the series finale Thursday, when lefty Eduardo Rodriguez is scheduled to take the hill for the Red Sox.