Kiermaier (eye) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to Topkin, Kiermaier scratched his left eye during Saturday's 3-1 win, but the Rays apparently aren't viewing it as anything more than a minor concern. With a lefty (Hyun Jin Ryu) on the bump for Toronto in the series finale, the lefty-hitting Kiermaier likely wouldn't have started even if he wasn't dealing with the eye issue. Kiermaier will still be available off the bench Sunday, per Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network.

Kiermaier was removed from Saturday's game against the Blue Jays with left eye irritation, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old went 0-for-1 before being replaced by a pinch hitter during the fifth inning. Kiermaier should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated.

Kiermaier is 4-for-9 with a double, a walk and three runs in his two games since returning from the injured list due to a wrist issue.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier's current surge has quickly boosted his average 27 points to .244, with the pair of multi-hit efforts his first since May 2. The missed time due to injury aside, May has been rewarding for Kiermaier from a fantasy perspective, as he's hit .320 (8-for-25) with a trio of two-baggers, two RBI, five walks, two stolen bases and five runs across eight games.

The Rays reinstated Kiermaier (wrist) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier is back in action for Tampa Bay following his second IL stint of the season. His sprained left wrist kept him sidelined for the minimum 10 days, so the Rays shouldn't have much hesitancy about reinserting him into the lineup as their primary center fielder. Kiermaier's return will likely result in fewer at-bats to go around for Brett Phillips and Manuel Margot.

Kiermaier (wrist) will participate in a full workout Tuesday and is very close to returning from the injured list, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The defensive stalwart should slot in as the everyday center fielder upon being activated from his second IL stint of 2021. Kiermaier has been a consistent, though unremarkable offensive player in recent years, as he's hitting .217 this season, matching his average from both 2020 and 2018.

Kiermaier isn't expected to miss much more than the minimum 10 days while on the injured list due to his sprained left wrist, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier is already on the injured list for the second time this season. He missed just 11 days with a strained left quadriceps in April and appears set for a similar absence this time around. Brett Phillips has made both the starts in center since he hit the injured list.

The Rays placed Kiermaier (wrist) on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier will move back to the injured list for the second time this season after a left quadriceps strain previously kept him on the shelf for just under two weeks in April. The outfielder is dealing with a left wrist sprain this time around, and though X-rays have cleared him of any structural damage, he could need more than the minimum 10 days to make a full recovery. While Kiermaier is on the shelf, Brett Phillips and Manuel Margot should pick up most of the starts in center field.

Kiermaier underwent X-rays on his left wrist Saturday that came back negative, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier was diagnosed with a left wrist sprain after he was hurt while attempting to steal base in the second inning of Saturday's game. If the 31-year-old is forced to miss any additional time, Brett Phillips could see increased playing time in the outfield.

Kiermaier left Saturday's game against the Athletics in the second inning with an apparent left wrist injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier was caught stealing to end the top of the second inning, but he appeared to be in considerable pain afterward. The exact nature and severity of the injury aren't yet known, but Brett Phillips shifted to center field while Manuel Margot entered the game in right field following Kiermaier's departure.

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

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier had gone 4-for-13 with two doubles, two runs, two RBI, three walks and two stolen bases in the last four games. Brett Phillips will take over in center field and bat ninth.