Kiermaier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in an extra-innings win over the Yankees on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier erased a 1-0 deficit with a 413-foot shot to right in the fifth, his first round tripper since Aug. 21. The struggling outfielder has been mired in a slump since mid-August, which has led to a 24-point drop in his season average to .227. Notably, Tuesday's homer still only served to bring his September batting average to .111.

Kiermaier is not starting Wednesday against the Dodgers, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rays' lineup will be a man short with the lack of a designated hitter in the National League park. Kiermaier will be the one to lose his place on this occasion, with Avisail Garcia starting in center field.

Kiermaier went 0-for-8 with one run in his first two games back in the starting lineup after a four-game absence due to neck issues.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier came up empty at the plate over both weekend losses to the Angels, as well as in a pinch-hit capacity on Friday night in the series opener. The Platinum Glove outfielder has at least been able to play in back-to-back games, certainly an encouraging development as the Rays continue to fight for a postseason berth. However, the 29-year-old is in dire need of some offensive success, considering he's slashing an unsightly .196/.245/.341 since the All-Star break.

Kiermaier (neck) is starting in center field and hitting eighth Saturday against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Neck discomfort has limited Kiermaier to just 17 at-bats this month. He has just three hits with zero home runs and zero steals over that stretch.

Kiermaier (neck) remains on the bench Friday against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Neck spasms will keep the center fielder out of the lineup for the fourth straight contest. He was reportedly available off the bench Thursday but did not make an appearance. Guillermo Heredia starts in center field Friday.

Kiermaier (neck) is available off the bench Thursday against the Rangers, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier has missed the past two games with neck spasms but is feeling better after visiting with a chiropractor Wednesday. The outfielder is hoping to feel around 80 percent healthy Friday, suggesting a return to the starting lineup isn't far off. Avisail Garcia is starting in center field and hitting leadoff Thursday.

Kiermaier (neck) is seeking an appointment with a chiropractor in hopes of fixing his alignment, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

There has been no improvement Wednesday with his neck and Kiermaier said it may be more joint related than a muscle issue. He said everything is "out of whack" so it doesn't sound like he'll be returning in the coming days. Guillermo Heredia is starting in center field Wednesday.

Kiermaier (neck) remains out of the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier was hoping to return Tuesday after leaving Sunday's game with neck spasms, but he did not appear in the series opener in Texas and is now set to miss a second straight start. Fortunately, his MRI came back clean, so an extended absence seems unlikely. Despite this issue and a couple other dings throughout the season, Kiermaier has managed to play in 116 games, which is already the second-highest total of his career.

Kiermaier (neck) isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier was reportedly on track to return to the starting nine Tuesday, and although his MRI came back clean, mobility remains an issue, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. As a result, Guillermo Heredia is set to man center field and bat eighth.

Kiermaier (neck) expects to be in the lineup Tuesday against the Rangers, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was removed from Sunday's game with neck spasms. Kiermaier said his neck tightened up before the game and felt it get tight again after making a sliding grab in the fifth inning. That said, he expects to be fine during Monday's off day and does not expect to miss time with the injury.