Kiermaier (quad) is in the lineup for Friday's spring game against the Red Sox, according to Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier was expected to return to action Friday following a team off day, and he will do just that. He will man center field Friday and hit fifth in the Rays' batting order.

Kiermaier will be held out of Wednesday's spring game due to a tight quad, according to Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier is no stranger to injuries, but his latest one does not appear to be of much concern, as he is expected to return to the lineup after Thursday's team off day.

Kiermaier is 2-for-4 with an RBI over his first two Grapefruit League games.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier's Grapefruit League debut was delayed until Tuesday due to some hip tightness, but the veteran outfielder has already started to make up for lost time. Kiermaier got things started with a 1-for-2, one-RBI effort versus the Red Sox in his first game, following it up with an identical batting line sans RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Twins.

Kiermaier (hip) will make his spring debut in Tuesday's exhibition game against the Red Sox, according to Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier's hip injury has prevented him from seeing any action to this point, but he'll debut Tuesday as expected. The veteran will man center field and hit seventh in his first appearance this spring.

Kiermaier (hip) is on track to make his spring debut next Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier has gotten ample time to recover from his hip injury, and he will get a few more days to get his feet under him before appearing in a game. The veteran has had trouble staying healthy in recent years, but he's still got plenty of time to get back to 100 percent before Opening Day.

Kiermaier (hips) faced live pitching for the second consecutive day Tuesday in pregame batting practice, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier continues to work through the hip tightness that has befallen him early in spring training, with Tuesday marking his second straight day of batting practice. That would seem to indicate the veteran outfielder is getting close to his Grapefruit League debut, but the 30-year-old did not make an appearance during Wednesday's win over the Pirates.

Kiermaier (hip) took batting practice on the field Monday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rays are easing Kiermaier back while he battles a tight hip, but he doesn't look to be at risk of an extended absence. He's slated to face live pitching Tuesday, and he should also increase his involvement in defensive drills.

Kiermaier (hips) shagged flyballs in the outfield and ran the bases prior to Sunday's Grapefruit League opener, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier's hip tightness has limited him during the early days of spring training, but Sunday's activity level seems to be a cautiously optimistic sign he's getting closer to game action. Kiermaier's next opportunity to make his Grapefruit League debut comes Monday against the Twins, though the Rays could opt to take extra precautions with the veteran given his value to the team's outfield defense in particular.

Manager Kevin Cash said Kiermaier will be limited during the first week of spring training games due to tightness in his hip, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old indicated only a couple days ago he was entering camp in good health, so it's a new injury for the veteran outfielder. It doesn't appear to be a serious issue, but Kiermaier will take it slow early in camp to help avoid any complications.

Kiermaier, who conceded Tuesday he was worried about being traded this offseason, is healthy after dealing with a hand injury last postseason and relieved to be back with the Rays, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier is due to make $11.5 million in 2021 and plays on a team with plenty of outfield depth and a front office always willing to make a trade, so his fears heading into the offseason were reasonable. However, Kiermaier was assured by general manager Erik Neander he'd return for 2021 to help the Rays defend their AL crown, a pledge that began to be fulfilled with the start of workouts for the team's position players Tuesday. The veteran outfielder said he rested longer than usual this past offseason after playing deep into October, and he noted the alterations to his stance and overall mechanics at the plate that his left hand injury forced him to implement during the World Series led to offensive progress that he'll look to carry over into the new season.