Kiermaier went 2-for-3 with a solo homer and a pair of runs batted in Tuesday in a loss to the Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier hit a solo homer in the fifth inning off Clayton Kershaw, and with that, the longest-tenured Rays player hit his first home run off a lefty all season. The solo shot was the only damage that the Rays were able to inflict on Clayton Kershaw, who otherwise dominated their offense. The veteran managed to knock in teammate Joey Wendle in the seventh inning and was the only spark plug in a Rays offense that struggled in the opener.

Kiermaier stated Monday that his wrist is feeling better and that he's "good to go" for Game 1 of the World Series against the Dodgers on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier dealt with a wrist injury that kept him out of three games during the ALCS, but he returned to the starting lineup for Game 7 and is feeling healthy heading into Tuesday's contest following two days off. Kiermaier is 7-for-36 with five extra-base hits and four RBI so far this postseason (12 games).

Kiermaier (hand) will bat ninth as the center fielder in Game 7 of the ALCS against the Astros on Saturday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier sat for three straight games after getting hit in the hand by a pitch in Game 3. He's ready to go now for what could potentially be the Rays' final game of the season.

Kiermaier (hand) is out of the lineup for Game 6 of the ALCS against the Astros on Friday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old finds himself on the bench for the third straight contest after suffering the hand bruise on a hit by pitch during Game 3. Kiermaier appeared off the bench as a pinch runner and defensive replacement in Game 5 but has yet to register a plate appearance since the injury.

Kiermaier (hand) remains on the bench for Game 5 of the ALCS against the Astros on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier exited Game 3 on Tuesday after a pitch struck him on the hand. X-rays revealed nothing worse than a bruise, but he did not play any part in Wednesday's contest. He was reportedly available off the bench, however, so he'll likely be available again if needed Thursday.

Kiermaier (hand) won't start Wednesday in Game 4 of the ALCS against the Astros but could be available off the bench, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The X-rays on Kiermaier's hand came back negative after he was hit by a pitch Tuesday, but he'll be held out Wednesday as the Rays carry a 3-0 lead in the series. Manuel Margot will take over in center field Wednesday, leading off.

Kiermaier was diagnosed with a hand contusion after X-rays came back negative Tuesday, Lauren Shehadi reported on the TBS telecast.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier was hit by a 99-mph fastball during the sixth inning and appeared to be in significant pain before being removed from Game 3, but he was able to avoid a fracture. The 30-year-old shouldn't face a long-term absence and is considered day-to-day, leaving his availability for Wednesday's Game 4 in question.

Kiermaier left Game 3 of the ALCS against the Astros on Tuesday after being hit by a pitch on the hand/wrist, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old was hit by a pitch as the Rays put up five runs during the top of the sixth inning, and he was replaced in the field after remaining in to run the bases. Kiermaier appeared to be in significant pain and is likely to undergo X-rays to determine if he suffered a fracture.

Kiermaier went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, two runs and three RBI during Wednesday's Game 3 win over the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old gave Tampa Bay a comfortable lead during the fourth inning as he crushed a first-pitch curveball from Masahiro Tanaka 373 feet to right field. Kiermaier entered the contest 2-for-15 in the playoffs this year, but he had a pair of extra-base hits Thursday to help put the Rays ahead 2-1 in the five-game series.

Kiermaier is not in the lineup Sunday against the Phillies, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier went 1-for-7 with a run and an RBI over the first two games of the series and will head to the bench Sunday. Brett Phillips receives the start in center field for the Rays in the season finale.