Kiermaier went 2-for-3 with a double, two walks and a stolen base in Sunday's 7-3 Opening Day win over the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier filled the No. 2 role in the order to perfection Sunday, setting the table for potential scoring opportunities with all but one of his at-bats. Armed with a new six-year extension coming into 2017, both the team and Kiermaier have high expectations for a breakout campaign after three solid albeit unspectacular campaigns to open his career. Sunday's effort featured a glimpse of virtually everything Kiermaier brings to the table as an offensive threat, although the 26-year-old outfielder will also look to build on the career-high 12 home runs he hit over 105 games last season.

Kiermaier (neck) went 2-for-2 with a walk, a RBI and a stolen base on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier played his second straight game in the outfield on Monday after missing time with a neck injury. The injury was never thought to be overly serious, as evidenced by the six-year, $53.5 million extension he recently signed. If the 26-year-old is able to stay healthy, he could be looking at a season where he collects 10-plus homers and 20-plus stolen bases.

Kiermaier (neck) is back in the lineup as the designated hitter Wednesday, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Kiermaier will return to spring action after sitting Tuesday with a sore neck. He will bat out of the two-hole, which is where he projects to be on Opening Day. We will continue to monitor the neck issue at least until he's back in the field -- it's something that was a problem earlier this month as well -- but the Rays seems confident it's a minor injury. The fact that they just signed Kiermaier to a six-year, $53.5 million extension speaks to that confidence.

Kiermaier (neck) signed a six-year, $50 million extension with the Rays on Tuesday, Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although mostly known for his elite defense in center field, Kiermaier quietly put together a solid offensive season in 2016. Despite missing 57 games, he posted a career-high 12 home runs in 414 plate appearances and finished with a career-best .331 on-base percentage. The 26-year-old is a better real life player than fantasy player, but if he's able to stay healthy, he'll have a good shot at posting 10+ homers and 20+ stolen bases.

Kiermaier (neck) is expected to be the Rays' DH in Wednesday's game against Boston, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

After being scratched from Tuesday's lineup with a stiff neck, Kiermaier is on his way to returning. Although the Rays have yet to say when the Gold Glove winner will return to the field, seeing him serve as the DH should reassure prospective owners that his injury is rather minor.

Kiermaier was scratched from Tuesday's game due to a stiff neck, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

He dealt with the same neck stiffness last week and only missed a few games, so it doesn't appear to be anything to worry about. Kiermaier should be considered day-to-day for now, and he'll likely be back in the lineup within the week.

Kiermaier (neck) is playing center field and batting second in the lineup during Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Kiermaier was scratched from both Wednesday's and Friday's game due to neck soreness, but it appears that the injury was minor, as he is set to return to action this afternoon.

Kiermaier (neck) has been scratched from Friday's Grapefruit League lineup, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The outfielder also was removed from the lineup Wednesday with neck soreness. Keep tabs on when he can return, though the injury doesn't seem serious enough for long-term concern. Mallex Smith will make his spring debut in Kiermaier's absence.

Kiermaier was scratched from Wednesday's Grapefruit League game with neck soreness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rays say it's nothing serious, so hopefully the day off is a simple precaution. Dayron Varona will take his place in the outfield. The situation is worth monitoring, but consider Kiermaier day-to-day for now.

Kiermaier went 1-for-2 with a single in Saturday's 7-2 Grapefruit League loss to a Pirates split squad.

EDGE Analysis

The Gold Glove outfielder has already emphasized a focus on offense for this coming season, and got matters off to a solid start in that regard Saturday while hitting out of the two-hole. Kiermaier is looking to build on the so-so .246/.331/.410 line he generated in 2016.