KEVIN KIERMAIER NEWS

Running hot since return Kiermaier is 4-for-9 with a double, a walk and three runs in his two games since returning from the injured list due to a wrist issue.

Impact Kiermaier's current surge has quickly boosted his average 27 points to .244, with the pair of multi-hit efforts his first since May 2. The missed time due to injury aside, May has been rewarding for Kiermaier from a fantasy perspective, as he's hit .320 (8-for-25) with a trio of two-baggers, two RBI, five walks, two stolen bases and five runs across eight games.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arozarena's two home runs help Rays rally past Orioles, 9-7

Randy Arozarena hit two home runs, stole another with his glove and knocked in four runs, Ji-Man Choi drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied...

MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patiño goes on IL; Kiermaier back The Rays made a series of roster moves on Wednesday, placing right-hander Luis Patiño (right middle finger laceration) and left-hander Cody...

MAY 19, 2021 • MLB.COM

Makes return from IL The Rays reinstated Kiermaier (wrist) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Kiermaier is back in action for Tampa Bay following his second IL stint of the season. His sprained left wrist kept him sidelined for the minimum 10 days, so the Rays shouldn't have much hesitancy about reinserting him into the lineup as their primary center fielder. Kiermaier's return will likely result in fewer at-bats to go around for Brett Phillips and Manuel Margot.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles, streaking Mullins set for matchup against Rays

Orioles, streaking Mullins set for matchup with Rays

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zunino, Rays hit 5 HRs, blast Orioles 13-6 to win 5th in row

Mike Zunino hit two home runs and the Tampa Bay Rays connected five times in all, hammering the Baltimore Orioles 13-6 Tuesday night for their fifth straight win

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On verge of return Kiermaier (wrist) will participate in a full workout Tuesday and is very close to returning from the injured list, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact The defensive stalwart should slot in as the everyday center fielder upon being activated from his second IL stint of 2021. Kiermaier has been a consistent, though unremarkable offensive player in recent years, as he's hitting .217 this season, matching his average from both 2020 and 2018.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stroman expected to start for the Mets against Rays

The Mets will start Marcus Stroman on Sunday while the Rays are expected to counter with Josh Fleming

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tampa Bay hosts New York, aims to build on Glasnow's solid outing

Tampa Bay looks to follow up a strong showing by Friday starter Tyler Glasnow

MAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York visits Tampa Bay, looks to build on Walker's strong outing

New York looks to follow up a dominant outing by Wednesday starter Taijuan Walker

MAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cole expected to start for the Yankees against Rays

The Yankees will start Gerrit Cole on Wednesday and the Rays are expected to counter with Collin McHugh

MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Montgomery goes 6 strong innings, Yankees beat Rays 3-1

Jordan Montgomery pitched six strong innings, Aaron Judge and Gary Sánchez homered, and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1

MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Short absence expected Kiermaier isn't expected to miss much more than the minimum 10 days while on the injured list due to his sprained left wrist, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Kiermaier is already on the injured list for the second time this season. He missed just 11 days with a strained left quadriceps in April and appears set for a similar absence this time around. Brett Phillips has made both the starts in center since he hit the injured list.

MAY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Montgomery, Yankees to face Patino, Rays

The Yankees will start Jordan Montgomery on Tuesday and the Rays are expected to counter with Luis Patino

MAY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adames, Brosseau hit HRs as Rays beat A's 4-3, avoid sweep

Willy Adames hit a three-run homer in the fifth, Mike Brosseau added a tiebreaking drive the following inning and the Tampa Bay Rays held off the Oakland Athletics 4-3 to avoid a s...

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to IL The Rays placed Kiermaier (wrist) on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kiermaier will move back to the injured list for the second time this season after a left quadriceps strain previously kept him on the shelf for just under two weeks in April. The outfielder is dealing with a left wrist sprain this time around, and though X-rays have cleared him of any structural damage, he could need more than the minimum 10 days to make a full recovery. While Kiermaier is on the shelf, Brett Phillips and Manuel Margot should pick up most of the starts in center field.

MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

McClanahan, Rays to face Irvin, Athletics

The Athletics will roll out Cole Irvin to the mound Sunday and the Rays will give Shane McClanahan the start

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seth Brown delivers the big hits again, A's beat Rays 6-3

Seth Brown hit a two-run homer in the first inning a day after delivering a walkoff drive, sending the Oakland Athletics past the Tampa Bay Rays again with a 6-3 win

MAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

X-rays negative Kiermaier underwent X-rays on his left wrist Saturday that came back negative, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Kiermaier was diagnosed with a left wrist sprain after he was hurt while attempting to steal base in the second inning of Saturday's game. If the 31-year-old is forced to miss any additional time, Brett Phillips could see increased playing time in the outfield.

MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kiermaier exits early with injury vs. A's Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier exited Saturday's game against the A's at Oakland Coliseum with an apparent left arm injury. Kiermaier w...

MAY 8, 2021 • MLB.COM

Exits with apparent injury Kiermaier left Saturday's game against the Athletics in the second inning with an apparent left wrist injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Kiermaier was caught stealing to end the top of the second inning, but he appeared to be in considerable pain afterward. The exact nature and severity of the injury aren't yet known, but Brett Phillips shifted to center field while Manuel Margot entered the game in right field following Kiermaier's departure.

MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manaea's no-hit bid ends, A's win on second big hit by Brown

Lefty Sean Manaea’s bid to pitch baseball’s second no-hitter of the night ended on a leadoff double in the eighth inning by high school teammate Mike Brosseau, then Seth Brown hit...

MAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays score 7 runs in 8th to complete 4-game sweep of Angels

Mike Zunino homered, Brett Phillips had two hits during a seven-run eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for an 8-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

MAY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact Kiermaier had gone 4-for-13 with two doubles, two runs, two RBI, three walks and two stolen bases in the last four games. Brett Phillips will take over in center field and bat ninth.

MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes pair of bags Kiermaier went 1-for-2 with a double, two walks, two RBI and a run in Tuesday's victory over the Angels.

Impact The veteran outfielder helped pad Tampa Bay's lead with a two-run double in the sixth inning for his fourth and fifth RBI of the season. He was also a nuisance on the basepaths, swiping a bag following a walk in both the second and fourth innings. Kiermaier recently suffered through a 1-for-16 stretch but has turned things around with four hits and three walks over his past 12 plate appearances.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE