KEVIN KIERMAIER NEWS

Lands on COVID-19 injured list Kiermaier was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Kiermaier doesn't appear to have tested positive for the virus, but he's been placed on the injured list for precautionary reasons after experiencing symptoms that could be linked to COVID-19. Brett Phillips and Manuel Margot could see an uptick in playing time in center field until Kiermaier returns.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rays place CF Kevin Kiermaier on COVID-19 related IL

The AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays placed center fielder Kevin Kiermaier on the COVID-19 related IL due to general illness symptoms and selected the contract of right-hander Joey K...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillips homers in 10th as Rays rally to beat Tigers 7-4

Brett Phillips hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays came back from a three-run deficit in the ninth to beat the Detroit Tigers 7-4

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays beat Tigers 5-2, extend AL East lead to 8 1/2 games

Yandy Díaz hit a leadoff home run and Mike Zunino later connected, reliever Dietrich Enns pitched four solid innings and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact Kiermaier will be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games. Brett Phillips will start in center field and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Tuesday Kiermaier will sit Tuesday against Toronto, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Kiermaier owns a strong .299/.364/.517 slash line since the start of August. He'll sit for the second time in three games Tuesday, with Manuel Margot starting in center field.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

10-foot wall is no match for Kiermaier On an otherwise forgettable night for the Rays, Kevin Kiermaier pulled off one of the most unforgettable catches of the 2021 season on Monda...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • MLB.COM

On bench Sunday Kiermaier isn't starting Sunday's game against the Tigers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Kiermaier gets the day off after going 2-for-3 with a triple, a double and two runs scored Saturday. Brett Phillips returns from the injured list to start in center field and bat ninth Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Wendle, Dietrich Enns lead Rays to 7-2 win over Tigers

Joey Wendle tripled and homered, 30-year-old Dietrich Enns won for the first time in the major leagues and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 7-2 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Triples in return to lineup Kiermaier (hamstring) went 2-for-4 with a triple and a run scored in Friday's 10-4 loss to Detroit.

Impact The outfielder sat out Wednesday's game versus Boston with a hamstring injury, but it didn't see to bother him on his fifth-inning triple Friday. Kiermaier has a .246/.305/.362 slash line with four home runs, 31 RBI, 49 runs scored and eight stolen bases across 341 plate appearances. He should resume a strong-side platoon role in center field going forward, splitting time with Manuel Margot.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cabrera 9 hits in row, Schoop, Tigers win; Rays' Franco hurt

Miguel Cabrera got his ninth straight hit before the string ended, Jonathan Schoop launched a grand slam and the Detroit Tigers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-4

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go Friday Kiermaier (hamstring) is back in the lineup for Friday's game against Detroit, batting ninth as the center fielder.

Impact Kiermaier didn't start Wednesday's loss to the Red Sox as a result of hamstring discomfort, but he did enter the game late as a defensive replacement. The issue appears to have subsided, as he's set to roam the spacious Comerica Park outfield Friday.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Getting maintenance for hamstring Rays manager Kevin Cash said Kiermaier is being withheld from the lineup Wednesday against the Red Sox due to left hamstring discomfort, radio broadcaster Steve Carney reports.

Impact Kiermaier's absence from the lineup appears to be a matter of precaution, with Cash noting that the 31-year-old will still be available off the bench. The Rays are hopeful that with a day out of the lineup followed by a team off day Thursday, Kiermaier will be ready to rejoin the starting nine for Friday's series opener in Detroit.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Even though right-hander Nathan Eovaldi is starting for Boston on Wednesday, Kiermaier will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Manuel Margot will start in center field and bat sixth.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat against southpaw Kiermaier is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Along with Kiermaier, fellow left-handed hitters Joey Wendle and Brandon Lowe will head to the bench with southpaw Chris Sale twirling for the Red Sox in the series opener. Manuel Margot will replace Kiermaier in center field.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Archer scheduled to start for Tampa Bay against Minnesota

The Twins will start Andrew Albers on Saturday and the Rays are expected to counter with Chris Archer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits against southpaw Kiermaier isn't starting Thursday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Kiermaier will be out of the lineup for a second straight game with left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez starting for the Red Sox. Manuel Margot will start in center field and bat fifth.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat versus lefty Kiermaier is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact With southpaw Chris Sale on the mound for Boston, the lefty-hitting Kiermaier will cede his spot in the outfield to the righty-hitting Manuel Margot. Kiermaier could give way to Margot again in the series finale Thursday, when lefty Eduardo Rodriguez is scheduled to take the hill for the Red Sox.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On extended hot stretch Kiermaier, who went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs in a win over the Red Sox on Monday, is hitting .318 (14-for-44) with four doubles, two home runs, six RBI, four walks, a sto...

Impact The sample represents one of the veteran outfielder's best stretches of offense in 2021 and has his slash line sitting at .246/.307/.358 across 316 plate appearances. Kiermaier has also reached safely in six straight games, which has pushed his still-pedestrian on-base percentage to one of its higher points of the season.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Franco, AL East-leading Rays win 8th in row, top Red Sox 6-1

Wander Franco extended his on-base streak 30 games with a two-run single, fellow rookie Luis Patiño pitched neatly into the sixth inning and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays won...

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arozarena HR in 8th, Rays keep pecking away at Orioles

Randy Arozarena hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bays Rays continued their dominance over the Baltimore Orioles with a 4-3 victory

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in lineup Tuesday Kiermaier is not in the starting lineup Tuesday agains the Phillies, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact He'll yield the center field duties to Manuel Margot for the second time in three games with lefty Ranger Suarez slated to take the ball for Philadelphia. Kiermaier is slashing .333/.404/.590 across 39 August at-bats, and he should continue to see the bulk of the starts in center field down the stretch.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Kiermaier isn't starting Saturday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Kiermaier will head to the bench for the second time in the last three games after he went 0-for-3 with an RBI and a strikeout Friday. Manuel Margot will start in center field and bat seventh.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson delivers 2 key hits, White Sox beat Rays 7-5 in 11

Tim Anderson had a game-tying homer in the ninth inning and a tiebreaking RBI single in the 11th as the Chicago White Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-5 in a matchup of AL division le...

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Thursday Kiermaier will sit Thursday against the Orioles, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Kiermaier has swung a hot bat over his last six games, hitting .381 with a pair of homers and a pair of doubles. Brett Phillips will get the start in center field in his absence.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE