Rays MLB-high 16 players on injured list after Fleming hurt
The Tampa Bay Rays’ injured list increased to a major league-high 16 when left-hander Josh Fleming was placed on the IL with right oblique tightnessJULY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KEVIN KIERMAIER #93 - CENTER FIELDER - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
5 HR •
26 RBI •
.197 AVG
5 HR
26 RBI
.197 AVG
Rays face the Red Sox with 1-0 series lead
The Tampa Bay Rays lead 1-0 in a four-game series against the Boston Red SoxJULY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Sale rejoins Red Sox, Realmuto misses Jays trip
Red Sox lefty Chris Sale is set to make his season debut when he starts against Tampa Bay at Tropicana Field on Tuesday nightJULY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays' Franco, Kiermaier back on injured list indefinitely
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco will have surgery Tuesday on his right wristJULY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not on track for minimal IL stint Rays manager Kevin Cash said Monday that Kiermaier (hip) will visit a specialist over the All-Star break and will be "down for some time," Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times report...
Impact Though he didn't say so explicitly, Cash's comments imply that Kiermaier won't be ready to return from the 10-day injured list coming out of the All-Star break when he's first eligible to do so. The 32-year-old is on the IL for the second time in less than a month due to the hip issue, so he'll receive another medical opinion in the days to come before a decision is made on how to treat the injury. Kiermaier's absence for the foreseeable future should help keep rookie Josh Lowe well insulated in as an everyday player in the Tampa Bay outfield.
JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rays look to break 3-game slide, play the Red Sox
The Tampa Bay Rays look to end their three-game losing streak when they play the Boston Red SoxJULY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moustakas reaches 200 homers, Reds finish sweep of Rays
Mike Moustakas, Tyler Stephenson and Jonathan India each hit a two-run homer in the third inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-5 for a three-game sweepJULY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays' Wander Franco to injured list with wrist discomfort
Shortstop Wander Franco was put on the 10-day injured list by the Tampa Bay Rays, one day after he left the game against the Cincinnati Reds with what the team called right wrist d...JULY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays report: Jeffrey Springs sidelined along with Wander Franco, Kevin Kiermaier Jonathan Aranda, Josh Fleming and Luke Raley are called up; also Phoenix Sanders replaces Calvin Faucher.
JULY 10, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM
Shifts to injured list Kiermaier (hip) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact Kiermaier missed time in late June with a left hip injury, and he's now headed back to the shelf after inflammation in the hip resurfaced Saturday. The 32-year-old won't be eligible to return until after the All-Star break July 22, though it's unclear if he's expected to be recovered by that point. Brett Phillips and Josh Lowe should be the primary replacements in center field for Tampa Bay.
JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Drury leads Reds against the Rays following 4-hit performance
The Cincinnati Reds play the Tampa Bay Rays after Brandon Drury's four-hit game on SaturdayJULY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hip issue reappears Kiermaier will likely be placed on the injured list after pain in his left hip reemerged Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Kiermaier was forced to the injured list June 20 with a similar injury, and he'll be shelved again just three weeks later. His timeline for a return is unclear, though the recurring nature of the issue is concerning.
JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Swipes bag in loss Kiermaier went 0-for-3 with a stolen base and a walk during Friday's extra-inning loss to the Reds.
Impact Kiermaier recorded extra-base hits in his last two games but wasn't able to log a hit Friday. However, he showcased his speed after drawing a walk, stealing his sixth base of the season. He's recorded hits in five of his six games since returning to the injured list and has hit .217 (5-for-23) with two doubles, five RBI, two runs and a stolen base during that time.
JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
For Kevin Kiermaier and other Rays, Cincinnati has memories The centerfielder had his first big-league start and assist against the Reds. Chad Mottola and Kevin Cash had different experiences.
JULY 7, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM
Rays' Kluber shuts down Red Sox bats in righty Bello's debut
Corey Kluber worked six scoreless innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Red Sox 7-1 on Wednesday night in the major league debut of Brayan Bello, the top pitching prospect in Bos...JULY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Knocks in four Kiermaier went 1-for-4 with with a double, a walk, four RBI and a run scored in an 8-4 win over the Red Sox on Tuesday.
Impact Kiermaier came up to bat with the bases loaded in the top of the first and doubled off Nick Pivetta to clear the bases and give the Rays a 3-0 lead. He would later pick up his fourth RBI of the game when he grounded into a fielder's choice to cash in Wander Franco from third. It was the most RBI Kiermaier has tallied in a single game this season. The 32-year-old center fielder has a hit in every game he has played so far in July, but is still only slashing .231/.279/.374 with 21 RBI on the year.
JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kiermaier knocks in 4, Rays beat Red Sox 8-4 at Fenway
Kevin Kiermaier hit an early three-run double and broke a tie with an RBI grounder during a four-run sixth inning that sent the Tampa Bay Rays past the Boston Red Sox 8-4JULY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting Monday Kiermaier isn't starting Monday's game against Boston, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Kiermaier is getting a day off after he went 3-for-12 with a run, two walks and four strikeouts over his last three games. Brett Phillips is starting in center field and batting ninth.
JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ross Stripling K's Kevin Kiermaier | 07/03/2022 Ross Stripling strikes out Kevin Kiermaier swinging to secure the first out of the top of the 2nd inning
JULY 3, 2022 • MLB.COM
Riding pine in nightcap Kiermaier isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Toronto, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Kiermaier is retreating to the bench after he went 1-for-5 with two strikeouts in Saturday's matinee. Brett Phillips will start in center field and bat ninth.
JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Reaches base three times Kiermaier went 1-for-2 with two walks and a run scored Friday against the Blue Jays.
Impact Kiermaier returned from a hip injury after a minimum stint on the injured list to play center field and hit fifth. He struck out in his first at-bat but reached base in his next three plate appearances -- highlighted by an infield single in the fifth inning that led to his run scored. Kiermaier has maintained a .290 wOBA and 94 wRC+ across 193 plate appearances this season, though he has also chipped in 27 runs scored and five stolen bases.
JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: Rookies Morel, Hall look to extend homer runs
Cubs rookie Christopher Morel has homered in three straight games and looks to keep up the run when he faces Boston at Wrigley Field on SaturdayJULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Guerrero drives in 3, Blue Jays beat Rays 9-2 on Canada Day
José Berríos pitched five innings to snap a three-start winless streak, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove in three runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays celebrated Canada Day by beating the Ta...JULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns from IL The Rays activated Kiermaier (hip) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact It was a short IL stint for the veteran outfielder, who went down June 20 with an inflamed left hip. Kiermaier, who has slashed .229/.270/.380 this season, will plenty of action in center field going forward.
JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rays aim to stop slide in game against the Blue Jays
The Tampa Bay Rays head into the matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays after losing three games in a rowJULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
