Kiermaier feared the worst after spraining his left thumb sliding in first base on Saturday but MRI showed ligament intact.
OCTAVIO JONES | Times Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) walks off the field with a possible injury during the game at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida on Saturday, July 20, 2019.
ST. PETERSBURG - Rays centerfielder Kevin Kiermaier feared the worst but got what he called the “best news” possible on Sunday, that no surgery is necessary on the the left thumb he sprained Saturday and he should miss only 10-15 days.