Kiermaier went 0-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in a loss to the Rockies on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier saw a four-game hitting streak snapped, but he did reach safely for the fifth straight contest by virtue of drawing his first free pass of the season. That also led to the 28-year-old breaking the ice in the stolen base category for 2019, an aspect of his offensive profile that has seen a decline over the prior season in each of the last two years.

Kiermair went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run, a double and four RBI in Monday's 7-1 victory over the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

It was Kiermaier's first long ball of the season and his first game without a strikeout. The 28-year-old is known more for his defense than offense, but if he stays healthy he's a sneaky 20/20 candidate.

Kiermaier is not in the lineup Sunday against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier started each of the Rays' first three games but sits Sunday with lefty Wade Miley on the mound. Guillermo Heredia starts in his place. It's possible that a platoon is coming, but it's likely that Kiermaier is simply getting a routine day off.

Kiermaier went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in an exhibition loss to the Phillies on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier took Jake Arrieta deep for a two-run shot in the second with Joey Wendle aboard for the Rays' only runs of the game. The elite defensive outfielder has enjoyed a solid spring at the plate, hitting .279 with four doubles, one triple and Monday's homer while driving in four runs. Kiermaier is looking to pull his offensive numbers back up after an injury-shortened 2018 in which all three components of his .217/.282/.370 qualified as career worsts.

Kiermaier, who went 1-for-2 with an RBI sacrifice fly in a 2-1 Grapefruit League win over the Blue Jays on Tuesday, is hitting .320 with two RBI, two stolen bases and four runs across 25 at-bats this spring.

EDGE Analysis

The Platinum Glove outfielder was bothered by a heel blister early on in camp, but he's overcome it and headed into Wednesday's action with a six-game hitting streak. Kiermaier scuffled through an injury-shortened 2018 campaign in which he slashed a career-worst .217/.282/.370 across 367 plate appearances over 88 games. It was the second consecutive truncated campaign for Kiermaier, whose spring offense is an encouraging sight. The 28-year-old is set to man center field on an everyday basis in 2019, and he should once again be a source of both double-digit home runs and steals if he's blessed with better health than in recent years.

Kiermaier (heel) is listed in the Rays' Grapefruit League lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier is slated to hit fifth and man center field, with the Rays' decision not to reserve the designated-hitter spot for him suggesting that there's little concern about his health. The Rays' decision to hold him out for the first handful of spring games is likely just a matter of precaution while he tends to a minor blister on his right heel.

Kiermaier was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees due to a blister on his heel and will be held out of games for a day or two, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Guillermo Heredia slides over to center field in his absence, with Andrew Velazquez entering the lineup in right field. Kiermaier should have plenty of time to recover from the issue and be ready for Opening Day.

Kiermaier has been diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his right foot, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier suffered the injury after getting hit by a pitch in the first inning. While he was initially able to stay in the game, the outfielder was replaced by Austin Meadows prior to the fourth frame, and subsequent X-rays revealed the hairline fracture. While nothing has been confirmed at this point, this injury will prematurely end Kiermaier's season. He appeared in just 88 games this season due to multiple injuries, slashing .217/.282/.370 with seven homers and 10 stolen bases. Meadows figures to be the primary beneficiary with Kiermaier done for the year.

Kiermaier (back/shoulder) went 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts Tuesday in the Rays' 9-2 loss to the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier returned to action after a one-game absence while he managed a sore back and left shoulder. The outfielder appeared to turn a corner offensively after producing a 1.194 OPS through the Rays' first 16 games of September, but he's gone hitless while striking out five times in 13 at-bats over his subsequent four starts.

Kiermaier (back, shoulder) returns to the lineup Tuesday against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier hurt his back and shoulder after crashing into the outfield wall Sunday. The issues were apparently minor, as he's back after just a single day of rest. He'll bat seventh and play center field.