KEVIN KIERMAIER NEWS

Hustles for sixth homer Kiermaier went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Tuesday against the Marlins.

Impact Kiermaier tallied an inside-the-park home run in the first inning when he hit a line drive that got past a diving Jesus Sanchez. Though unconventional, the performance continued Kiermaier's recent power surge, as he has now collected four home runs with seven RBI and 10 runs scored in his last 10 games. Kiermaier has maintained a .255/.293/.464 line across 116 plate appearances on the campaign.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

KK's inside-the-park HR sets tone in Rays' win ST. PETERSBURG -- Leading off the bottom of the first inning Tuesday night, Kevin Kiermaier lashed a first-pitch fastball from Pablo López o...

MAY 25, 2022 • MLB.COM

Three Rays homers back McClanahan in 4-0 win over Marlins

Kevin Kiermaier hit Pablo López’s first pitch for an inside-the-park home run and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Miami Marlins 4-0

MAY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Odor leads Orioles past Rays 7-6 in 11 innings.

Rougned Odor managed his second game-winning hit in three days as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-6 in 11 innings on Sunday

MAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stays hot Saturday Kiermaier went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run in a 6-1 win against Baltimore on Saturday.

Impact Kiermaier's eighth-inning, 406-foot solo shot gave Tampa Bay a six-run lead and was his second long ball in the past three games. After hitting a paltry .174 across his first 31 games of the campaign, the veteran has recorded three-straight three-hit performances to lift his batting average to .240. Kiermaier batted out of the leadoff spot for the first time this season Saturday, and he could get more opportunities there if he continues to swing a hot stick.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arozarena's 2 HRs spoil Rutschman's debut as Rays top O's

Randy Arozarena hit a pair of homers, Jeffrey Springs threw shutout ball into the sixth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays spoiled the debut of Baltimore Orioles top prospect Adley Ruts...

MAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Odor homers in 13th, Orioles finally beat Rays, 8-6

Rougned Odor hit a two-run homer in the 13th inning and Baltimore Orioles snapped a 15-game losing streak to the Tampa Bay Rays with an 8-6 victory

MAY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays' Kevin Kiermaier assists in pregame wedding proposal A Tampa native and longtime Rays fan got quite the engagement surprise at Camden Yards.

MAY 20, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Resting vs. lefty Kiermaier is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact With southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez on the bump for Detroit, the lefty-hitting Kiermaier will check out the starting nine. The Rays will roll out an outfield of Randy Arozarena, Brett Phillips and Vidal Brujan from left to right.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Belts fourth home run Kiermaier went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs during Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Tigers.

Impact The 32-year-old had only two hits over his past eight games, but he produced his first three-hit effort of the season Tuesday. Kiermaier has a .200/.250/.378 slash line with four home runs, 10 RBI, 13 runs and three stolen bases through 32 games.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kiermaier, Phillips, Arozarena homer, Rays beat Tigers 8-1

Kevin Kiermaier, Kevin Phillips and Randy Arozarena each homered and drove in two runs, Shane McClanahan struck out seven in seven innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit T...

MAY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers try to continue win streak, play the Rays

The Detroit Tigers seek to extend a three-game win streak with a victory against the Tampa Bay Rays

MAY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Serves as defensive replacement Kiermaier (knee) went 1-for-1 with a stolen base Sunday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Kiermaier was held out of the lineup Sunday after fouling a ball off his knee in the previous game. However, he entered the matchup in the eighth inning as a defensive replacement and subsequently stole his third base of the campaign. Apparently healthy, Kiermaier is likely to get regular playing time so long as Manuel Margot (hamstring) remains on the injured list.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Kiermaier, who fouled a ball off his right knee Saturday, said he is feeling better and is available off the bench Sunday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact He should be considered day-to-day until he officially re-enters the lineup. With Manuel Margot on the injured list with a hamstring strain, the Rays will likely play Kiermaier pretty regularly once he's cleared to return.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Sunday Kiermaier is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The 32-year-old finds himself on the bench for the second straight contest with Brett Phillips receiving another start in center field. Kiermaier has a .171/.227/.329 slash line with three home runs, two stolen bases and a 30.7 percent strikeout rate through 29 games.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays square off against the Blue Jays with series tied 1-1

The Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Saturday Kiermaier isn't starting Saturday's game against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Kiermaier was initially listed among the starters for Saturday's matchup, but the team issued a revised lineup with Brett Phillips starting in center field and batting ninth. Kiermaier isn't believed to be dealing with an injury, so he should be available off the bench.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swats third homer Kiermaier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 4-2 extra-inning win over the Angels.

Impact The veteran center fielder took Shohei Ohtani deep in the second inning to get the Rays on the board, then crossed the plate with the winning run on a Vidal Brujan double in the top of the 10th. Kiermaier offers little fantasy utility outside of deep AL-only formats despite playing nearly every day, as he's slashing .179/.238/.348 with three homers, two steals, eight RBI and 10 runs through 27 games.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Angels rookie Reid Detmers throws no-hitter against Rays

Angels rookie Reid Detmers pitched the majors’ second no-hitter this season, cruising after he benefited from a borderline error call in the seventh inning as Los Angeles beat the...

MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels lefty Reid Detmers has no-hitter thru 8 against Rays

Los Angeles Angels rookie Reid Detmers has a no-hitter through eight innings against the Tampa Bay Rays, a bid that survived a borderline error call in the seventh

MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swipes bag Monday Kiermaier went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Monday's 11-3 loss to the Angels.

Impact The oft-injured defensive whiz appears to be feeling 100 percent right now, as both of his steals on the season have come in the last three games. Kiermaier is slashing only .183/.247/.324 through 25 contests with two homers, seven RBI and eight runs, but his glove should keep him in Tampa Bay's outfield rotation.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani hits 2 homers, 1st grand slam; Angels beat Rays 11-3

Shohei Ohtani hit his first grand slam in professional baseball on a two-homer night, and the surging Los Angeles Angels beat the Tampa Bay Rays 11-3

MAY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat Sunday Kiermaier is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact After three straight starts, Kiermaier will head to the bench and cede center-field duties to Brett Phillips in the series finale. Kiermaier is coming off a big showing in Saturday's 8-2 win in which he went 2-for-4 with a double and his first stolen base of the season.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Collects two hits, swipes bag Kiermaier went 2-for-4 with a double and a stolen base in an 8-2 win against the Mariners on Saturday.

Impact Kiermaier did his damage early with a single in the third inning and a double and theft of third base in the fifth for only his second multi-hit game of the season. The 34-year-old has been slumping through May, going 1-for-18 over the five games prior to Saturday's effort, and the steal was his first of the season. If Kiermaier's .188/.243/.333 slash line holds, he would post career lows in each category.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Kiermaier isn't starting Wednesday against Oakland, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Kiermaier went just 1-for-7 with a double, two runs and two strikeouts over the last two games. Brett Phillips will take over in center field and bat ninth.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE