Kevin Kiermaier Fantasy

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier will start and hit eighth Wednesday against the A's in the Wild Card play-in game. It has been a tough month of September for Kiermaier, who is slashing only .144/.222/.256 over his last 90 at-bats. In fact, it has been a dismal second half of the season for the athletic outfielder. In 49 games since the All-Star break, Kiermaier is hitting .188 over his last 165 at-bats with 40 strikeouts while only coaxing eight walks. Kiermaier has fared well with runners in scoring position (.302) but mostly will be in the lineup for his defense in this elimination battle.

over 6 months ago

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (neck) remains out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Texas Rangers. Kiermaier hasn't played since he injured his neck on Sunday. The Rays are hopeful Kiermaier can play this weekend, but that depends on his progress. Avisail Garcia will bat leadoff and play center field versus lefty Kolby Allard. Garcia is in a favorable spot on Thursday and DFS players should take a look at him.

over 9 months ago

Tampa Bay Rays outfielders Kevin Kiermaier (neck) and Avisail Garcia (glute) are out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Kiermaier hasn't played since Sunday due to neck spasms. Garcia is sidelined due to a glute strain that he suffered on Tuesday. Kean Wong will bat seventh and play right field on Wednesday. Guillermo Heredia is in center field and batting eighth versus righty Ariel Jurado. Neither player is a great option for DFS contests.

over 9 months ago