Kiermaier is on the bench for Saturday's game against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran outfielder has been more competent at the plate recently, hitting .290 with three walks and nine RBI in his last 10 games. Kiermaier's .242 average is on pace to be his highest since he hit .276 in 2017. Brett Phillips is playing center field and batting seventh Saturday.

Kiermaier went 2-for-4 with a walk, a steal, an RBI, a run scored in Friday's 7-6 win over Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier plated the Rays' first run on an infield single in the second inning and then later notched another single before stealing his sixth base of the year. The 31-year-old is slashing .242/.299/.338 with two homers, 19 RBI, 25 runs scored and a 14:62 BB:K over 214 plate appearances. Kiermaier is a bit streaky at times in terms of his production. He's currently striking out 29 percent of the time but his batting average hasn't taken a huge hit because he's got a .343 BABIP.

Kiermaier is not in Sunday's lineup against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

With lefty Robbie Ray on the mound, Kiermaier will start the game on the bench. Brett Phillips will take over in center field and bat ninth in his place.

Kiermaier is not starting Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kierrmaier was Tampa Bay's leading offensive contributor during the Game 1 win, blasting a three-run homer and two-run double. He'll move to the bench against lefty Sam Hentges as Brett Phillips mans center field.

Kiermaier is not starting Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier, hitting .194 in his last 11 games, sits against lefty Robbie Ray in the series finale. Manuel Margot will start in center field Sunday.

Kiermaier isn't starting Saturday's game against the Angels, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier collected three hits in Friday's series opener, but he'll get a breather Saturday. Brett Phillips will take over in center field and bat eighth.

Kiermaier is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier often heads to the bench versus left-handed starting pitchers, but he'll get a rare day off against a right-hander (Garrett Richards) on Wednesday. Manuel Margot will pick up a start in center field in place of Kiermaier, who is slashing .250/.308/.354 across 17 games in June.

Kiermaier is not in the lineup Sunday at Seattle, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier has a .676 OPS through 15 games in June and will head to the bench with lefty Marco Gonzales starting for the Mariners. Brett Phillips will start in center field and bat ninth.

Kiermaier isn't starting Friday against the Mariners, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier will get a day off after he went 4-for-15 with a double, three RBI, a run and four strikeouts across the last four games. Brett Phillips will start in center field and bat ninth.

Kiermaier is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Orioles, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier will get his first rest since May 30 during the series finale. Brett Phillips will man center field and bat ninth Sunday.