AUGUST 27, 2020 • MLB.COM
KEVIN KIERMAIER #93 - CENTER FIELDER - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
5 HR •
26 RBI •
.197 AVG
5 HR
26 RBI
.197 AVG
Kiermaier (back spasms) exits vs. Baltimore Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier was removed from Wednesday’s game against the Orioles due to back spasms. Kiermaier exited the game duri...
Managing back spasms Kiermaier was removed from Wednesday's game against the Orioles with back spasms, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.
Impact The 30-year-old was removed from Wednesday's contest and after appearing to aggravate the foot injury he suffered earlier this week, but he was actually dealing with back spasms. Kiermaier should be considered day-to-day while he recovers from the injury.
AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Exits early Wednesday Kiermaier (foot) was removed from Wednesday's game against the Orioles with an apparent injury, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 30-year-old suffered a foot injury during Monday's contest, and he appears to have aggravated the injury Wednesday. Kiermaier went 0-for-1 prior to exiting and should be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status.
AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Appears as defensive replacement Kiermaier (foot) entered Tuesday's win over the Orioles as a defensive replacement in the seventh inning and subsequently went hitless in his one at-bat.
Impact The veteran outfielder wasn't in the starting nine but declared available off the bench by manager Kevin Cash, and the fact Kiermaier was indeed able to take the field is certainly encouraging. He should be available without restriction moving forward.
AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Richards expected to start for the Rays against the Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles square off against the Tampa Bay RaysAUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Glasnow records 13 strikeouts as Rays beat Orioles 4-2
Tyler Glasnow struck out a career-high 13 over seven innings and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-2AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
With a little help from his son, Rays’ Kevin Kiermaier is feeling better Notebook | The centerfielder being hit on the foot by a pitch was concerning based on his past experience. Also, a Charlie Morton update.
AUGUST 26, 2020 • TAMPABAY.COM
Available off bench Kiermaier (foot) is still sore Tuesday but will be available off the bench against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Kiermaier left Monday's game after being hit by a pitch on the right foot and is still dealing with some swelling. While he isn't starting Tuesday against lefty Tommy Milone, his availability off the bench suggests that he could return to the lineup sooner rather than later. Manuel Margot is starting in center field Tuesday.
AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Milone expected to start for Baltimore at Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay Rays take on the Baltimore OriolesAUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
X-rays negative Kiermaier underwent X-rays on his foot that came back negative, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Kiermaier exited Monday's loss to the Blue Jays in the top of the eighth inning, but he appears to have avoided a major injury. Manager Kevin Cash said after the game that he'll likely be off Tuesday as he recovers.
AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Grichuk hits 3-run homer in 7th, Blue Jays beat Rays 6-4
Randal Grichuk hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning before later leaving with lower back tightness and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4AUGUST 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Exits game with foot injury Kiermaier was replaced in center field in the top of the eighth inning Monday with right foot discomfort, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Impact Kiermaier was hit by a pitch on the foot in the sixth inning and was able to remain in the game immediately afterward, but he exited in the eighth. The exact nature and severity of the injury are unclear. The Rays are scheduled to face left-hander Tommy Milone on Tuesday, which could give the center fielder a natural day off to recover. Kiermaier went 0-for-2 at the plate Monday prior to suffering the injury.
AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Kiermaier single in 10th, Rays end Jays' 6-game win string Pinch-hitter Kevin Kiermaier singled in the 10th inning and Tampa Bay Rays ended Toronto's six-game winning streak, beating the Blue Jays 2-...
AUGUST 23, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Kiermaier singles in 10th, Rays end Jays' 6-game win string
Pinch-hitter Kevin Kiermaier singled in the 10th inning and Tampa Bay Rays ended Toronto’s six-game winning streak, beating the Blue Jays 2-1AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays flip script, beat Jays in 2-1 in 10 innings on Kevin Kiermaier pinch-hit Tampa Bay pieced together pitching and prevailed in the second straight extra-inning game between the teams.
AUGUST 23, 2020 • TAMPABAY.COM
Trout drives in 3 as Angels beat Athletics 4-3
AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes seat against left-hander Kiermaier isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Blue Jays.
Impact Kiermaier will get another day off Saturday with left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu taking the mound for Toronto. Manuel Margot will take over in center field, batting seventh.
AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting against lefty Kiermaier is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Impact Along with Kiermaier, lefty hitters Brandon Lowe, Ji-Man Choi and Yoshi Tsutsugo will check out of the lineup with southpaw James Paxton on the bump for New York. Manuel Margot will fill in for Kiermaier in center field and will bat seventh.
AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Lowe, Meadows lead Rays to a 6-3 win over Yankees.
AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lowe leads Rays past Yankees 6-3 in series opener
Brandon Lowe homered for the fifth time in six games, Austin Meadows also connected and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the AL East-leading New York Yankees 6-3AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays’ Kevin Kiermaier on costly mistake: ‘I’m better than that' Notebook | The Gold Glove centerfielder misreads the ball, then he mistimes his jump, then he watches it go over the fence.
AUGUST 17, 2020 • TAMPABAY.COM
Adames HR gives Rays second win of the day over Blue Jays
Willy Adames hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays, helped by a huge Toronto error, beat the Blue Jays 7-5 to win both games completed SundayAUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting against lefty Kiermaier is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Red Sox, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Impact Rays manager Kevin Cash will give the lefty-hitting Kiermaier the day off in the series finale with southpaw Kyle Hart on the bump for Boston. Manuel Margot replaces Kiermaier in center field, batting seventh.
AUGUST 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Stays hot with three-hit tally Kiermaier went 3-for-4 in a win over the Red Sox on Wednesday and is now hitting .333 (8-for-24) across nine August games.
Impact The veteran outfielder has actually enjoyed a bulk of that success over the last two games, during which he's gone 5-for-8 with a double, three RBI and a walk. Kiermaier has been able to boost his season average 85 points to .245 during the current month, although he's managed just three extra-base hits (two doubles, one triple) over his first 17 games.
AUGUST 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
