Kiermaier (thumb) was activated from the 60-day disabled list and is starting in center field Tuesday against the Astros, Hunter Atkins of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Kiermaier is back with the Rays after spending more than two months on the shelf with a torn ligament in his thumb. He'll immediately reclaim his role as the team's everyday center fielder and leadoff man. Prior to landing on the disabled list, Kiermaier hit just .153/.250/.233 with a stolen base in 12 games. The Rays have yet to announce a corresponding roster move.

Kiermaier (thumb) is set to come off the 60-day disabled list ahead of Tuesday's matchup against the Astros, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier has been on the shelf since undergoing thumb surgery April 20, but after completing his minor-league rehab assignment, he's healthy enough to return from the disabled list. He managed to play in just 12 games prior to suffering the injury, batting .163 with one RBI and a stolen base. Kiermaier figures to take over in center field, and Mallex Smith will likely become the No. 4 outfielder.

Kiermaier (thumb) will return to action Tuesday if a pregame workout Monday goes well, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Prior reports had Kiermaier set to return Friday, but it appears that he's closer to action than expected. The center fielder has been out since mid-April after tearing a ligament in his thumb. He's likely to immediately reclaim his full-time center field job upon his return, leaving the rest of the Rays' outfield picture uncertain. Mallex Smith and Carlos Gomez have started the most games out of Rays' outfielders recently, leaving them likely candidates to start most of the time once Kiermaier returns, cutting into the playing time of Johnny Field and Rob Refsnyder.

Kiermaier (thumb) is on track to be activated from the 60-day disabled list Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier played in his fifth rehab game with Triple-A Durham on Sunday, going 1-for-4 while playing the whole game in center field. He's now 7-for-17 through five games with the Bulls. Barring any setbacks during Kiermaier's upcoming week of rehab games, it sounds like the outfielder will be activated ahead of the Rays' series opener against the Yankees on Friday despite earlier statements from manager Kevin Cash suggesting his rehab assignment would extend for multiple weeks. The outfielder, who was hitting just .163/.250/.233 across 12 games before injuring himself, will immediately reclaim his role as the team's primary center fielder upon reinstatement.

Kiermaier (thumb) went 1-for-2 with a triple and a run in High-A Charlotte's win over Dunedin on Wednesday while playing center field for five innings.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier was able to get through his scheduled five-inning stint in the field without issue, and he showed his conditioning was up to par by legging out a triple. The Gold Glover is 3-for-6 over his first two rehab games and will be back in the lineup for the Stone Crabs on Friday, Bill Ladson of MLB.com reports.

Kiermaier (thumb) took batting practice before Sunday's game without setbacks and will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Charlotte on Tuesday, J. Scott Butherus of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier was also able to participate in some throwing drills before Saturday's contest, so it was certainly an encouraging weekend overall from a health standpoint. The Gold Glove outfielder is expected to play without limitations during his rehab assignment, which manager Kevin Cash confirms will last for a relatively extended period. "KK is going to play for a while," Cash said. "It's not going to be some two-day stint. He might say he's ready, but we are going to make sure he is good to go."

Kiermaier (thumb) was able to take part in some throwing Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier took batting practice Friday, and he's slated to begin a rehab assignment early next week. The 28-year-old outfielder is nearing a return after undergoing thumb surgery April 20.

Kiermaier (thumb) participated in batting practice Friday, Steve Carney of 620 WDAE reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier has been getting some outfield work in for the past couple weeks but this marks the first time he's taking any sort of batting practice since undergoing thumb surgery April 20. It looks as though he will need a little more time being returning, as the club has yet to report on his timetable, but this is another encouraging sign for the outfielder.

Kiermaier (thumb) will be with the team for part of their 10-day road trip and is already shagging flyballs during batting practice, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The talented outfielder is still scheduled to be out until July recovering from right thumb surgery, but he's due to have his cast removed next Friday. At that point, he's scheduled to begin strengthening exercises and eventually move into baseball drills. Kiermaier is projected to return shortly after the All-Star break, but he would consider an earlier return "a huge bonus".

Kiermaier underwent successful thumb surgery Friday, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier was recently transferred to the 60-day disabled list earlier this week after suffering a torn ligament in his right thumb during Sunday's game against Philadelphia. His initial timetable of 8-to-12 weeks will likely leave him sidelined until mid-June.