Kiermaier is not in the lineup Monday against the Indians, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier is in the midst of a seven-game hit streak, slashing an impressive .520/.556/1.040 with three homers and seven RBI over that stretch. He'll take a seat for Monday's series opener following six straight starts, with Tommy Pham, Mallex Smith and Jake Bauers covering the outfield from left to right in his absence.

Kiermaier went 2 for 4 in Sunday's win over Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

This was the fourth consecutive mult-hit game for Kiermaier and his fifth in his last six games. The red hot centerfielder has raised his batting average 26 points this month after entering the month with a .196 batting average on the season. His second half speed slump continues as he has attempted just one steal on this hot streak, and it was unsuccessful. He has attempted only six steals in the second half of the season.

Kiermaier went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in the Rays' 14-2 win over the Orioles on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier owns a lowly .655 OPS for the season and previously missed two months with a torn ligament in his thumb, rendering him a disappointing investment on draft day. While most of his original owners have long since cut bait on the outfielder, Kiermaier looks like he might be worthy of scooping off the waiver wire if still available given his recent form. He's turned in multi-hit efforts in three of his last four starts, collecting four extra-base knocks (including three home runs) over that span.

Kiermaier (back) returns to the lineup Monday in Toronto, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier left Saturday's game with back spasms and sat out Sunday's contest, but the issue was evidently not a serious one, as he'll wind up missing just one game. He'll bat seventh and play center field.

Kiermaier (back) is available off the bench for Sunday's game against the Indians. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier remains a bit sore after aggravating his ongoing back issue Saturday, but said he "feels a little bit better today." The 28-year-old is looking to return to the lineup Monday at Toronto, but he remains firmly in the day-to-day category for now.

Kiermaier (back) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Indians, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier exited Saturday's game after aggravating a nagging back injury, but believed he would return to the lineup for the series finale. There has been no indication at this point that the issue has worsened for the 28-year-old, so the Rays could simply be playing it safe and giving him an extra day to recover. Tommy Pham takes over in center field for the Rays, while Jake Bauers and Carlos Gomez start in the corner outfield spots Sunday.

Kiermaier (back) expects to play Sunday despite leaving Saturday's game, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The outfielder told Topkin that he has been experiencing back trouble for about a week, and it bothered him enough after making a throw to home that he exited the game. It might sound like Kiermaier is being a bit optimistic by predicting a quick rebound from a back issue, but this doesn't appear to be a long-term issue, even if he does wind up missing Sunday action. Stay tuned for Sunday's lineups.

Kiermaier exited Saturday's game with back spasms, Juan Toribio of The Athletic Tampa Bay reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was replaced by Carlos Gomez, who entered in right field while Tommy Pham slid over to center. Kiermaier is no stranger to injury-related absences, so this will be one to watch. The club should provide more information on his timetable the near future, but now that rosters have expanded, his fantasy shareholders might be left in limbo. Of course, he was already making it difficult to land a roto lineup spot with his meager .196/.261/.319 slash entering Saturday's contest.

Kiermaier went 1-for-3 with a two-run triple in a win over the Red Sox on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier's revitalized bat continued to make noise Sunday, with the outfielder extending the Rays' lead to 5-0 with his third-inning three-bagger. The Gold Glover got his average up to .200 for the first time all season with Sunday's effort, which also marked his sixth game hitting safely over the last seven. Kiermaier also has triples in back-to-back games and has impressive rapped out six overall in 2018.

Kiermaier went 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's win over the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier led off the sixth inning with a triple, scoring what would eventually prove to be the game-winning run on a wild pitch. He added a single -- and stole his ninth base of the season -- in the seventh inning, marking his third multi-hit game in his last six appearances. While Kiermaier has shown signs of breaking out of his extended slump recently, he's still hitting a lackluster .198/.242/.279 through 23 games this month.