Aug 17, 2017
Report: Rays CF Kiermaier nearing return
The Tampa Bay Rays have been without centre fielder Kevin Kiermaier since June 8 due to a hip fracture. The back-to-back Gold Glover is reportedly eyeing a return for this weekend's series against the Seattle Mariners, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.
TSN.ca Staff
The Tampa Bay Rays have been without centre fielder Kevin Kiermaier since June 8 due to a hip fracture.
The back-to-back Gold Glover is reportedly eyeing a return for this weekend's series against the Seattle Mariners, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.
Kiermaier served as the designated hitter in a rehab start at the Class-A level on Wednesday night, going 0-for-3 walk. Topkin reports he will play the field on Thursday night.
The 27-year-old Kiermaier was batting .258 with seven home runs and 20 RBIs on the season.
Tampa Bay (60-62) currently sits 2.5 games back of the Los Angeles Angels for the final wild-card spot.