KEVIN KIERMAIER NEWS

Pops fourth homer Kiermaier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 9-2 win over the Orioles.

Impact The Rays slugged five homers in three innings off Baltimore pitching starting in the fifth, with Kiermaier's blast kicking off the barrage. The veteran defensive ace has only gone yard four times this season, but two of those homers have come in his last three games, part of an August surge that has seen Kiermaier post a .370/.469/.704 slash line through 10 games.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Phillips races for inside-the-park HR, Rays rout O's 9-2

Brett Phillips had an inside-the-park homer, Brandon Lowe went deep twice, and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays handed the Baltimore Orioles their 12th consecutive loss, 9-2

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of Sunday's lineup Kiermaier is not in the lineup Sunday against the Twins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Kiermaier started the past three games and will take a seat after going 5-for-11 with a homer, a double, three RBI and three runs. Manuel Margot will roam center field in his place Sunday.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay Rays to visit the Minnesota Twins

The Twins will start Kenta Maeda on Saturday while the Rays have yet to decide who will take the mound

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brings home three runs Kiermaier went 2-for-5 with an inside-the-park home run and three RBI in Friday's 10-4 win over the Twins.

Impact Kiemaier flashed his top-notch speed with an inside-the-park solo homer in the sixth inning before knocking a two-run single in the seventh. The speedy outfielder is up to 18 extra-base hits and 27 RBI through 275 plate appearances this season. He's gone 5-for-8 over his last two games and has three multi-hit performances over his last five appearances.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice, swipes bag in win Kiermaier went 3-for-3 with a double, a walk, two runs and a stolen base in Thursday's 8-1 win over the Red Sox.

Impact Kiermaier reached base safely in all four of his plate appearances for the first time this season. He added his eighth steal in the third inning and scored. In addition, he scored off Mike Zunino's home run in the eighth inning. The 31-year-old is batting .550 over his last six games. On the season, he is slashing .242/.307/.336 with a pair of long balls, 24 RBI and 34 runs scored in 270 plate appearances.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Franco, Zunino power AL East-leading Rays past Red Sox 8-1

Wander Franco hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth inning, Drew Rasmussen threw four strong innings in a spot start for Tampa Bay and the Rays added to their lead in the AL...

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to lineup Kiermaier (knee) is starting Thursday's game against the Red Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Kiermaier had been out of the lineup in each of the last three games due to a sore right knee, but he'll be back in action Thursday. The 31-year-old will start in center field and bat eighth.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmussen scheduled to start for Rays at Red Sox

The Red Sox will roll out Tanner Houck to the mound Thursday and the Rays will give Drew Rasmussen the start

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bosox rout Rays 20-8 in their highest-scoring game since '15

Bobby Dalbec drove in a career-high five runs, Xander Bogaerts and Hunter Renfroe each had four RBIs and the Boston Red Sox routed the Tampa Bay Rays 20-8

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out of lineup Kiermaier (knee) isn't starting Wednesday's game against Boston, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Kiermaier will be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game after he exited Saturday's win over Baltimore with right knee soreness. Brett Phillips will start in center field and bat eighth.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fleming expected to start for the Rays against Red Sox

The Red Sox will send Nathan Eovaldi to the mound Wednesday and the Rays plan to give Josh Fleming the start

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Idle against lefty Kiermaier (knee) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Kiermiaer has been tending to a sore right knee since exiting Saturday's 12-3 win over the Orioles, but it's unclear if his second straight absence from the lineup is a result of the injury, or the fact that the Red Sox are bringing a lefty (Eduardo Rodriguez) to the hill. Manuel Margot will pick up the start in center field, and he or Brett Phillips will likely play the position against left-handed pitchers on most occasions for the rest of the season, regardless of Kiermaier's health.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Do Rays have what 'it' takes this season? Per veterans Collin McHugh and Kevin Kiermaier, Tampa Bay has the right approach and perspective to win it all.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM

Phillips' slam caps Rays' comeback in 9-6 win over Orioles

Brett Phillips capped his first career two-homer game with a tiebreaking grand slam in the eighth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied to beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-6 for a thr...

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting out Sunday Kiermaier (knee) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Kiermaier will remain on the bench for the series finale after exiting Saturday's contest with right knee soreness. The center fielder will have Monday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery before potentially missing more time. Brett Phillips will join the lineup in his place Sunday, batting eighth.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lowe hits grand slam, Cruz homers as Rays beat Orioles 12-3

Brandon Lowe hit a grand slam, Nelson Cruz homered for the second straight game and the Tampa Bay Rays maintained their dominance of the Baltimore Orioles with a 12-3 victory

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exited with knee soreness Kiermaier's departure from Saturday's game was due to right knee soreness.

Impact An update on the center fielder and his status going forward should be released after the game, if not sooner. Kiermaier should be considered day-to-day.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Saturday's game Kiermaier was removed from Saturday's game in Baltimore for undisclosed reasons, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact An explanation for Kiermaier's departure figures to become available shortly. Brett Phillips entered to play center field.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Cruz homers, drives 5 to help Rays beat Orioles 10-6

Nelson Cruz homered and drove in five runs to to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 10-6 on Friday night

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Tuesday Kiermaier is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The outfielder went 1-for-3 with a triple and a walk in Monday's loss to Seattle and is now hitting .195 in 14 games since the All-Star break. Manuel Margot will start in center field with lefty Yusei Kikuchi on the mound.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fraley drives in 2, Flexen solid as Mariners beat Rays 8-2

Jake Fraley had a two-run single during a five-run third, Chris Flexen went 6 2/3 solid innings, and the Seattle Mariners beat the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 8-2

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat Friday Kiermaier isn't starting Friday's game against the Red Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Kiermaier went 1-for-3 with a run, an RBI and a strikeout Thursday, but he'll retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Manuel Margot will start in center field and bat seventh.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patiño blanks Yanks as Rays pound Cole, bullpen in 14-0 rout

Luis Patiño outpitched Gerrit Cole, Brett Phillips hit a grand slam during a 10-run sixth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided a three-game sweep by routing the New York Yankees...

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat Wednesday Kiermaier isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Kiermaier went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Tuesday's loss to the Yankees, and he'll get a breather for the second time in the last three games. Manuel Margot will start in center field and lead off.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE