Kiermaier was forced to leave Friday's game against the Blue Jays after taking a hit-by-pitch off the hand from Francisco Liriano, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier was able to stay in the game for two innings after the hit-by-pitch, but it's unclear if his removal was precautionary or because the injury was more serious than it initially seemed. With all those small bones in one place, the hand is a particularly scary one for hit-by-pitches. Expect an update from the team before Saturday's 4:10 PM start time.

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

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier is just 1-for-32 over his last eight games, so he'll head to the bench for a breather as Peter Bourjos takes over in center field. The 27-year-old should find himself back in the lineup for Tuesday's contest.

Kiermaier returned to the starting lineup Monday against the Orioles but still doesn't feel completely over the illness that recently plagued him, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiemaier was forced from Friday's and Saturday's games versus the Astros with a virus that produced symptoms such as a sore throat, light-headedness and general weakness. The 27-year-old still doesn't feel full recovered despite his return, which may have been partly responsible for an 0-for-5 night Monday that included three strikeouts.

Kiermaier is out of the lineup Sunday against the Astros, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not believed that Kiermaier, who exited early Friday with an illness before returning to the lineup Saturday, has fallen under the weather again, but the Rays may just have wanted to give him a day off after he had started in each of the team's previous 19 games. Kiermaier should still be available off the bench as a pinch-hitter or late-inning defensive replacement, but Steven Souza will receive the start in center field in his stead.

Kiermaier (illness) is in the lineup Saturday against the Astros, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier was removed from Friday's game due to illness, but he's apparently moved past the issue and will get the start at his usual spot in center field. The 27-year-old, who was 1-for-3 with a single before departing Friday, is currently riding a six-game hit streak, and he's batting .294 overall on the young season.

Kiemaier, who went 1-for-3 in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Astros, departed with an illness after five innings, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier also turned in one of his trademark stellar defensive plays in the second with a leaping catch of a line shot by Brian McCann, catching the ball in front of the screen in right-center. He's considered day-to-day and it remains to be seen if he'll be fit enough to take the field for Saturday's 6:10pm EST start.

Kiermaier went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two RBI during Thursday's win over Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Currently locked in at the dish, Kiermaier sports an active five-game hitting streak (10-for-20) with eight runs, two doubles, a home run, three RBI and two stolen bases. It's an impressive stretch for the 27-year-old outfielder, and it's silenced a slow start to the campaign.

Kiermaier went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double and four runs scored in Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

The four runs were a new single-game personal best for Kiermaier, who's celebrated his offseason contract extension by hitting .274/.366/.355 with a home run, eight RBI, 12 runs and four steals through 16 games.

Kiermaier went 2-for-4 with a run during Monday's loss to Boston.

EDGE Analysis

It's been an underwhelming start to the season for Kiermaier, as the center fielder sports a pedestrian .245/.344/.302 slash line. Thankfully, his excellent defense will keep him in the lineup during cold stretches at the dish. At this point in his career, Kiermaier is unlikely to ever show significant improvement on the .258 batting average he entered 2017 with, but his production across the counting statistics moves the needle enough to make him a serviceable fantasy asset in deeper settings.

Kiermaier was ejected from Sunday's game in the seventh inning after arguing a called strike.

EDGE Analysis

Although he had to leave Sunday's game early, Kiermaier still had a productive day as he went 3-for-4 and scored a run. Upon his departure, Peter Bourjos was sent to center field.