KEVIN KIERMAIER NEWS

Out with bruised wrist Kiermaier (wrist) is not in the lineup Friday versus the Twins.

Impact Kiermaier made an early exit from Thursday's series finale against the Astros after taking a pitch off his left wrist, but X-rays turned up negative for any fractures and he is considered day-to-day. Daulton Varsho will patrol center field for the Blue Jays on Friday with Whit Merrfiield covering left field and Cavan Biggio handling right field.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids fracture Kiermaier exited Thursday's game against the Astros with a wrist injury, but X-rays returned negative.

Impact Kiermaier was hit in the wrist by a pitch in the second inning and stayed in the game until the fourth frame. It appears he avoided the worst-case outcome, and it's possible he avoids a stint on the injured list as a result.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with apparent wrist issue Kiermaier exited Thursday's game against the Astros in the fourth inning due to an apparent wrist injury, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Impact Kiermaier was hit in the left wrist by a pitch in the second inning. He briefly remained in the game but was ultimately pulled and replaced in center field by Daulton Varsho. The severity of the issue is unclear.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Kiermaier's sliding catch | 06/07/2023 Kevin Kiermaier makes a sliding catch in the top of the 9th inning to save a run

JUNE 8, 2023 • MLB.COM

On base three times Monday Kiermaier went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and two runs scored in Monday's loss to the Astros.

Impact The hits were his first in June, but the veteran center fielder has been surprisingly productive this season despite being a fixture at the bottom of the batting order for the Blue Jays. Over 27 games since the beginning of May, Kiermaier is slashing .326/.372/.558 with 12 extra-base hits (seven doubles, two triples and three homers), four steals, eight RBI and 15 runs.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Sunday Kiermaier is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

Impact Kiermaier is 0-for-12 with five strikeouts in his past three games and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale in Queens. Daulton Varsho will shift to center field with Whit Merrifield moving to left and Cavan Biggio starting at second base.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'It's just elite': Kevin Kiermaier makes sensational catch in Blue Jays' win over Brewers Kiermaier showed why the Blue Jays signed him in December with a tremendous diving catch in the second inning.

JUNE 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kevin Kiermaier's incredible grab | 06/01/2023 Statcast measures the catch probability, sprint speed, distance needed and opportunity time of Kevin Kiermaier's spectacular diving catch

JUNE 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Kevin Kiermaier's diving catch | 06/01/2023 Kevin Kiermaier makes an amazing diving catch in right-center field in the 2nd inning

JUNE 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Kiermaier had a 15% chance to catch this. Guess what happened? TORONTO -- Kevin Kiermaier just painted another masterpiece. In a career defined by brilliant defensive plays, Thursday’s diving catch at Ro...

JUNE 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Kevin Kiermaier's RBI triple | 05/31/2023 Kevin Kiermaier dunks a triple into left field, scoring Whit Merrifield to get the Blue Jays on the board in the 5th inning

JUNE 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Returns to lineup Kiermaier (back) has returned to the lineup for Wednesday's tilt against the Brewers, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Kiermaier missed two games with back soreness but is feeling well enough to give it a go Wednesday. He'll play center field and bat ninth against Julio Teheran.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Tuesday Kiermaier (back) isn't starting Tuesday against the Brewers, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

Impact Kiermaier was hopeful he could return Tuesday after sitting out Sunday's contest. Instead, his sore back will keep him out for a second consecutive start. Daulton Varsho will take Kiermaier's place in center field Tuesday, moving Whit Merrifield into left and Cavan Biggio in as Toronto's second baseman, batting ninth.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Kiermaier on injury: "I want this to be 'you miss a couple games' rather than more" Kevin Kiermaier has spent a decent amount of time on the Injured List...

MAY 29, 2023 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Not in lineup Sunday Kiermaier (back) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Impact Kiermaier left Saturday's game against Minnesota with discomfort in his lower back, and the outfielder will miss at least one more game before being able to return. Daulton Varsho will play center field for Sunday's finale against the Twins and hit seventh.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with discomfort Kiermaier is considered day-to-day with lower-back discomfort, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Kiermaier left Saturday's game against the Twins in the third inning after hurting his back on a throw. He received treatment after the game and will receive another round Sunday. His day-to-day designation means he could theoretically return Sunday, but the Blue Jays have an off day Monday, so they could choose to give Kiermaier at least two days to rest and recover.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays OF Kevin Kiermaier exits vs. Twins Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier hurt his back and exited Saturday's game against the visiting Minnesota Twins after the sec...

MAY 27, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Exits game early Kiermaier exited Saturdays contest with the Twins early with a back injury, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

Impact Kiermaier left the game in the top of the third inning after reaching for his lower back in the bottom of the second while throwing a ball in from the outfield. More information on his status will likely be provided following the conclusion of the game, but Cavan Biggio replaced him in center field and will bat seventh the rest of the way.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks fourth homer Kiermaier went 2-for-3 with one triple and a solo home run in Friday's 3-1 victory over the Twins.

Impact Kiermaier is red hot, as he now has hits in 15 out of 19 games played in the month of May. The outfielder hasn't hit many out of the ballpark, but his contact hitting has been a significant boost for Toronto this year. The former Ray is slashing .319/.366/.511 through 141 at-bats.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Field view of Kiermaier's homer | 05/26/2023 Check out the field view of Kevin Kiermaier's solo home run in the top of the 3rd inning against the Twins #CreatorCuts

MAY 27, 2023 • MLB.COM

Kevin Kiermaier's solo homer (4) | 05/26/2023 Kevin Kiermaier belts his 4th home run of the season to right field, putting the Blue Jays on the board in the 3rd

MAY 27, 2023 • MLB.COM

Kevin Kiermaier's two extra-base hits lift Jays past Twins Kevin Kiermaier homered and tripled to help the Toronto Blue Jays earn a 3-1 win against the Minnesota Twins on Friday in the opener of a th...

MAY 27, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Sitting Wednesday Kiermaier is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

Impact With Tampa Bay bringing southpaw Shane McClanahan to the hill Wednesday, the lefty-hitting Kiermaier will retreat to the bench after going 2-for-8 with a run scored and an RBI between the first two games of the series with his former team. Nathan Lukes will pick up a start in the outfield while Kiermaier sits.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Kiermaier's 97.9 mph throw | 05/22/2023 Statcast measures the arm strength of Kevin Kiermaier's 97.9 mph throw home to nab Wander Franco at the plate

MAY 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Kevin Kiermaier's leaping catch | 05/20/2023 Kevin Kiermaier makes a leaping catch at the wall to end the top of the 6th inning

MAY 21, 2023 • MLB.COM