PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Kevin Kiermaier will be the Rays' center fielder on Friday when they host the Phillies at the Charlotte Sports Park.
Why is this news? After all, Kiermaier is a two-time American League Gold Glove Award winner and he's won a Platinum Glove, too. Center field is home.
But given Kiermaier's hustling style of play, the Rays want to make sure they take care of him as much as possible by using the time afforded in Spring Training. So he's been used sparingly thus far, and he's even served as the designated hitter.