Kiermaier (wrist) was activated from the DL and is back in the lineup Friday against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

He will man center field and bat eighth against right-hander Yovani Gallardo in his first start back after missing nearly two months with multiple broken bones in his hand. Kiermaier was hitting for more power while striking out less and walking more before landing on the shelf, but some bad luck on balls in play has hurt his average to this point. The 26-year-old hasn't hit higher than seventh in a start this season.

Kiermaier (wrist) has been activated off the disabled list and will bat eighth in the order Friday against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

A broken hand has kept Kiermaier out of the Rays lineup for nearly two months, but after starting a rehab assignment during the All-Star break, he showed the organization that he was ready to get back on the diamond. He'll reclaim his post in center field, where he won the Gold Glove last season. Now that Kiermaier is back, Brandon Guyer and Desmond Jennings will likely platoon in one of the corner outfield spots.

Kiermaier (wrist) went 0-for-2 with a strikeout and walk in his first rehab appearance for the Gulf Coast Rays on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Although he only got on base via a free pass, the far more important aspect of his appearance was that it he apparently emerged from it without any setbacks. Kiermaier is still scheduled to play for High-A Charlotte on both Wednesday and Thursday before potentially returning to the big league club when they kick off the second half versus the Orioles on Friday.

Kiermaier (wrist) will play in his first rehab game for the Gulf Coast League Rays on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The rehabbing outfielder will re-take the field for the first time since enduring fractures in his hand while attempting a diving catch on May 21. He's then scheduled to take live batting practice Tuesday from Brad Boxberger (oblique) and Chase Whitley (elbow), and then play for High-A Charlotte on both Wednesday and Thursday, with an eye on rejoining the big league club on Friday. Although he's been progressing through rehab activities without any apparent setbacks, Kiermaier did reveal that a cortisone shot became necessary approximately two weeks ago to ease pain that he was feeling when taking his practice swings. "Once I got that cortisone shot a week and a half, two weeks ago, that was a game changer," Kiermaier said. "It feels good now."

Kiermaier (wrist) looked "great" while taking early batting practice before Friday's game according to manager Kevin Cash, and is on track for starting a minor league rehab assignment early next week, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old slugger has been progressing well through his rehab, and is expected to put in batting practice sessions over the weekend. Assuming no setbacks, Kiermaier is likely to start a rehab assignment with High-A Charlotte on either Monday or Tuesday.

Kiermaier (wrist) took live swings for the first time during his rehab process Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old stepped in to the batter's box while fellow rehabbers Brad Boxberger (oblique) and Chase Whitley (elbow) threw off the mound at Tropicana Field. Kiermaier's goal remains to kick off a rehab assignment next week, which would place a July 15 return to the big league club for a three-game set against the Orioles within reach. Manager Kevin Cash seems to feel that the time frame is a realistic one, noting that his young outfielder "looks healthy" and mainly needs to gets his timing back to pre-injury form.

Kiermaier (wrist) is targeting the Rays' series against the Orioles after the All-Star break for his return, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Gold Glove center fielder is set to take batting practice later this week for the first time since landing on the disabled list with a broken wrist. He has already begun taking dry swings, but moving up to live BP is a significant step in the right direction. Provided that Kiermaier can keep progressing at this rate, he should be able to return during Tampa Bay's first series after the All-Star break.

Kiermaier (wrist) has started to take swings without a ball in his rehab, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old outfielder has been progressively working his way back from May 24 surgery to repair multiple broken bones in his left hand. The most recent step of taking what's commonly referred to as "dry swings" against air is naturally an essential one, and marks the first time Kiermaier has handled a bat since the injury. To date, the young slugger appears on track to return within the original 8-to-10 week timetable provided after the procedure.

Kiermaier (hand) is particularly limited with respect to physical activity over the next few days following his hand surgery, Sam Blum of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rays' outfielder is currently limited to just hand exercises and core rotations over the next five days, as any perspiration from more strenuous activity could easily lead to his partially-exposed surgical cut becoming infected. The 26-year-old reports feeling relatively pain-free following the procedure, with the exception of the loosening exercises he utilizes to loosen up the tendons in his hand. Kiermaier is being particularly diligent with his diet during the period of forced inactivity, and is trying to maintain a positive attitude ahead of his long absence. "Just being out for an extended period of time was tough for me to accept," Kiermaier said. "But I've accepted it now."

Kiermaier (hand) underwent successful surgery Tuesday and is still expected to miss 8-10 weeks, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The procedure to repair the broken bones in his left hand went without a hitch Tuesday, so he remains on track to return within the initially reported timeline of 8-10 weeks. In his absence, the Rays will likely use a mixture of Desmond Jennings, Mikie Mahtook, and Brandon Guyer to fill the void in center field.