Kiermaier went 2-for-3 with a run scored and a walk in Friday's 5-3 win over the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier was in the middle of the Rays' ninth-inning rally, walking as the second batter of the frame and scoring what would stand as the game-winning run when Tommy Pham reached on an error four batters later. Both of Kiermaier's hits on the night were singles. The center fielder is hitting .252/.296/.435 with 11 homers, 17 stolen bases, 45 RBI and 48 runs scored in 96 games this season.

Kiermaier, who went 0-for-14 over his first three games of August, is a combined 5-for-9 with two doubles and two runs over his last two contests.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier has busted out of the mini-funk in fine fashion, feasting on Blue Jays pitching over the last pair of games to raise his season line to .249/.291/.433. While those numbers have plenty of room for improvement, they represent an upgrade over last season's abysmal .217/.282/.370 showing. Additionally, Kiermaier is making more of an impact when he does connect this season, as he's already accumulated six more extra-base hits than last season (34, compared to 28) in six fewer plate appearances than 2018.

Kiermaier is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

As per usual, manager Kevin Cash will lean on a right-handed-heavy lineup to counter an opposing southpaw (Caleb Smith), resulting in the likes of Kiermaier, Austin Meadows, Eric Sogard and Ji-Man Choi all receiving the day off. Guillermo Heredia will replace Kiermaier in center field.

Kiermaier went 2-for-4 with a triple, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

The center fielder returned to the lineup with a bang from his thumb injury, taking Rick Porcello deep in the second inning for his 11th homer of the season. Kiermaier is now slashing .251/.296/.442, a performance right in line with his career numbers, and he's closing in on playing in 100 games for the first time since 2016.

Kiermaier (thumb) was activated off the 10-day injured list as expected Wednesday and will bat sixth and play center field against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier required just a minimum-length stay on the injured list with a sprained left thumb. Joey Wendle was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

Kiermaier (thumb) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier hasn't had any trouble during his rehab stint, and the Rays believe he's on track to be reinstated after the 10-day minimum. He's been on the shelf since July 21 due to a left thumb sprain.

Kiemaier (thumb) went 0-for-3 with a walk while playing all nine innings in center field during High-A Charlotte's loss to Clearwater on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier didn't find any success at the plate, but of overriding importance was the fact he made it through a second straight full game and this time did so while playing center. The veteran appears to be firmly on track for an activation when first eligible Wednesday, although it will be important to see how well Kiermaier's thumb feels Monday after his full weekend workload.

Kiermaier (thumb) went 1-for-5 with a double and three RBI in High-A Charlotte's win over Clearwater on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Kiermaier filled the designated hitter role and saw a full complement of plate appearances. The veteran outfielder is now slated to play all nine innings in the outfield Sunday, which would put him well on track for a planned return Wednesday, the first day he's eligible to be activated.

Kiermaier (thumb) will DH on Saturday and play nine innings in center field Sunday for High-A Charlotte, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier is expected to return to the big leagues when first eligible July 31. With that being said, his rehab assignment will be a brief one. He will DH in his first assignment but will be heavily increasing his role and moving forward in preparation for his arrival back with the Rays.

Manager Kevin Cash said Kiermaier (thumb) should "be really close" to being ready to return from the injured list when first eligible July 31, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier landed on the injured list over the weekend with a sprained left thumb, but it doesn't sound like his stay on the shelf will be an extended one. The outfielder resumed swinging Friday and could rejoin the Rays after a minimum stay on the shelf if he continues to progress without any setbacks.