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

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier has generally been in a platoon role this season, though it's not completely unprecedented to see him out of the lineup against right-handed Michael Wacha, since the outfielder has sat on three previous occasions against righties this year. Manuel Margot will serve as the center fielder Wednesday.

Kiermaier is not in the lineup Sunday against the Orioles, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier went 0-for-4 during Saturday's contest and will head to the bench Sunday against left-hander John Means. Manuel Margot shifts to center field while Hunter Renfroe starts in right.

Kiermaier is not in the lineup Friday against the Orioles, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier was on the bench for Game 2 of Thursay's doubleheader and will remain out of the lineup Friday. Manuel Margot receives the start in center field for the Rays.

Kiermaier isn't starting Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Orioles, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier picked up a double in Game 1, but he'll get the rest of the night off following a 3-1 victory. Manuel Margot shifts over to center field in Kiermaier's place.

Kiermaier (general soreness) returned to action Tuesday and went 2-for-3 with a run scored, two RBI, one walk and one steal.

EDGE Analysis

He is back in the lineup Wednesday, hitting eighth, so it looks like a few days off was all Kiermaier needed to get right. The center fielder is hitting .239 with three home runs and seven steals in 113 at-bats this season.

Kiermaier is dealing with general body soreness and is expected to sit Sunday in addition to Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

While manager Kevin Cash didn't point to any specific area of concern for the center fielder, Kiermaier himself noted that his left knee was sore after he made a sliding catch Friday. Given Cash's comments, however, that may not be the only issue for him, though he doesn't appear to be significantly hurt. Manuel Margot will start in his absence Saturday.

Kiermaier is not starting Saturday against the Red Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier and Manuel Margot have typically been platooning in center field this season, but Margot will get the nod Saturday despite righty Nathan Eovaldi starting for Boston. It's just the second time all season that Kiermaier has sat against a righty, though the fact that he's gone just 3-for-18 at the plate over his last eight games could have something to do with it.

Kiermaier is not in Thursday's lineup against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Many of the Rays' left-handed hitters, including Kiermaier, will head to the bench with lefty Mike Kickham on the hill for Boston. Manuel Margot will start in center field and lead off.

Kiermaier went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in a loss to the Nationals on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier swiped his sixth bag of the season after his single, marking his first theft since Aug. 23. The defensive-minded outfielder is looking for a strong finish to the shortened campaign at the plate after hitting a respectable .266 in August, and he's now carrying a .250 average (4-for-16) over his first seven games in September.

Kiermaier went 2-for-3 with a double in a loss to the Nationals on Monday, his first multi-hit effort since Aug. 18.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier is once again sporting a pedestrian average this season -- .238 -- but a career-high 13.6 percent walk rate has helped lead to a career-best .347 on-base percentage across 118 plate appearances. The Platinum Glove outfielder has now reached safely in six of his last seven starts.