KEVIN KIERMAIER NEWS

Sits for series finale Kiermaier is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Impact The Rays are opposing a right-handed pitcher (Josh Winder) in the series finale, but the lefty-hitting Kiermaier will nonetheless find himself out of the lineup in what could just be a maintenance day. Brett Phillips will pick up a start in center field in place of Kiermaier, who went 1-for-7 with a base hit between the first two games of the series.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Thursday Kiermaier isn't starting Thursday against Seattle, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Kiermaier went 5-for-13 with two homers, four RBI and three runs in his last four appearances, and he'll get a breather in Thursday's series finale. Brett Phillips will start in center field and bat eighth.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard in win Kiermaier went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer in the win over the Mariners on Wednesday.

Impact Kiermaier went deep off righty reliever Yohan Ramirez in the bottom of the fourth inning, scoring Taylor Walls and extending the lead to 3-0. The 32-year-old now has two long balls and seven RBI on the season.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmussen, Rays end Mariners' four-game winning streak 3-2

Drew Rasmussen struck out nine in six shutout innings, Kevin Kiermaier hit a two-run home run and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Seattle 3-2, ending the Mariners’ four-game winning streak

APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cabrera could be the last for a while to reach 3,000 hits

Miguel Cabrera reached the 3,000-hit mark on a weekend afternoon in front of an adoring crowd at his home ballpark

APRIL 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McClanahan 1st Rays starter to get win, 5-2 over Red Sox

Shane McClanahan became Tampa Bay’s first starting pitcher to get a win this season as the Rays overcame a two-run, first-inning deficit and beat the Boston Red Sox 5-2

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swats walk-off homer Kiermaier went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's extra-inning win over Boston.

Impact The AL East combatants battled to a scoreless tie after nine innings, pushing the game to extra frames. Boston scored a pair of runs in its half of the 10th but made a crucial error in the bottom of the inning to prolong the game. Kiermaier capitalized on the mistake, slugging a two-run shot to right field to give the Rays the win. It was the first homer of the season for the veteran outfielder, who has struggled to a .152/.243/.303 slash line thus far.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kiermaier, Rays rally for wild 3-2 win against Red Sox

Kevin Kiermaier capped Tampa Bay’s three-run 10th inning with a game-ending homer, and the Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 after losing their bid for a combined no-hitter in the t...

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays denied no-no, but Kiermaier hits two-run walk-off homer ST. PETERSBURG -- Rays pitchers J.P. Feyereisen, Javy Guerra, Jeffrey Springs, Jason Adam, Ryan Thompson and Andrew Kittredge combined to pi...

APRIL 24, 2022 • MLB.COM

Mejia homers, doubles: Rays rip Cubs 8-2 in shortened game

Francisco Mejia homered and drove in three runs to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago Cubs 8-2 in a game that was called after 5 1/2 innings due to rain

APRIL 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of Tuesday's lineup Kiermaier is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Kiermaier will head to the bench Tuesday with lefty Justin Steele pitching for Chicago. Randy Arozarena, Manuel Margot and Josh Lowe will start from left to right in the outfield.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arozarena leads Rays past White Sox 9-3 to stop 4-game slide

Randy Arozarena doubled twice and finished with three hits as the Tampa Bay Rays topped the Chicago White Sox 9-3 to stop a four-game slide

APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Saturday's lineup Kiermaier isn't starting Saturday's game against the White Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Kiermaier started in each of the least three games, but he went just 1-for-8 with two strikeouts. Brett Phillips will take his place in center field and bat seventh.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Irvin pitches into 7th, A's take 3 of 4 from Rays, 6-3

Cole Irvin pitched into the seventh inning,and the Oakland Athletics beat Tampa Bay 6-3 to take three of four from the Rays, Irvin allowed three runs and five hits in 6 1/3 innings...

APRIL 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to bench Kiermaier is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Athletics, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Kiermaier sits for the second time in the Rays' first five games. Brett Phillips will take over in center field.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kluber looks good, Rays beat Orioles 8-0 to complete sweep

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber looked good in his debut with the Tampa Bay Rays, pitching into the fifth inning to help the defending AL East champions beat Baltimore...

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting Sunday Kiermaier is not in Sunday's lineup against the Orioles.

Impact Kiermaier is out of the lineup after starting the team's first two games, during which he went a combined 1-for-6 with a double and run scored. Manuel Margot rejoins the lineup after sitting Saturday, and he will play center field while batting ninth.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Kiermaier (groin) will start in center field and bat eighth in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kiermaier was scratched from the Rays' spring lineup last Friday due to a sore left groin, but after resuming workouts without any major discomfort in the last few days, he'll be making his return to the starting nine less than a week after the injury first surfaced. The 31-year-old is expected to open the campaign as the Rays' primary center fielder, though he'll likely sit at least occasionally against left-handed starting pitchers.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No need to rush, Kevin Kiermaier says he'll be fine by opening day Nagging injuries have limited him to a handful of at-bats, but the Rays centerfielder says he’s not concerned about his lack of action.

MARCH 29, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Expects to be ready for opener Kiermaier (groin) is scheduled to take some swings Tuesday and said he expects to be ready to go for Opening Day, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact The perennially banged-up Kiermaier is already hurting during spring training, as he's battled both neck and upper-back stiffness and most recently left groin soreness. Though the injuries have set him back in getting in his usual slate of at-bats during the spring, the veteran outfielder doesn't expect to require a trip to the injured list to begin the season. Ideally, he would return to action before the Rays' Grapefruit League and exhibition schedule comes to an end to assuage any concerns about his availability for Opening Day.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Kiermaier (groin) isn't starting Saturday's Grapefruit League game against Boston, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Kiermaier was removed from Friday's lineup against Baltimore due to left groin soreness, and he'll remain out of the lineup a day later. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench Friday or whether he'll be able to return to action Sunday against Atlanta.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched with sore groin Kiermaier was scratched from the lineup for Friday's Grapefruit League game against Baltimore due to left groin soreness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact As long as the issue remains nothing worse than soreness, Kiermaier should still have time to get ready for Opening Day, though he's also battled a sore neck earlier in camp and underwent arthroscopic knee surgery over the offseason. It's possible the accumulation of minor problems sends him to the injured list. Josh Lowe will start in center field and would be a candidate to man the position on a regular basis if Kiermaier missing time, though Manuel Margot and Brett Phillips could also see their roles increase.

MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Making spring debut Kiermaier (knee/neck) will start in center field and bat sixth in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox.

Impact The Rays have slow played Kiermaier's introduction to the spring lineup after he underwent arthroscopic right knee surgery in November. He was also bothered by a sore neck early in camp, but after a few encouraging workouts, he'll make his Grapefruit League debut Tuesday. While Tampa Bay would surely like to offload Kiermaier and his expiring six-year, $53.5 million contract, he'll tentatively head into Opening Day as the Rays' primary center fielder. Though Kiermaier's offense has fallen off considerably since he posted a career-best .788 OPS in 2017 and injuries remain a perennial concern, his elite defense should be enough for him to stick in a large-side platoon role when healthy.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes batting practice Kiermaier (neck/knee) took batting practice Thursday and is expected to make his debut in a spring game Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Kiermaier underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in November and has been bothered by a sore neck early in camp. Neither issue sounds like a concern for Opening Day, but it's worth monitoring his progress through spring training.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB players ponder how Manfred can mend icy relationship

Rob Manfred and major league players agree on at least one thing: the commissioner has failed in fostering their icy relationship

MARCH 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS