BALTIMORE — Tampa Bay Rays stAndouts Kevin Kiermaier and Mike Zunino The defending American League East champions are without a team because of injuries.
Kevin Cash, the manager, said that Kiermaier would be having surgery in the coming weeks. Kiermaier, a 32-year old outfielder, hasn’t been in action since July 9, due to a left hip injury. He also indicated earlier this month that he may miss the remainder of the regular season.
Zunino, a 31 year-old catcher has not played since June 9, due to left shoulder problems. According to a team spokesperson, Zunino is out for the season due to surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome.
Tampa Bay was the American League’s second wild card holder at Monday’s game. Rays are also without Zunino & Kiermaier. Wander Franco, Nick Anderson, Shane Baz, Tyler Glasnow, Manuel Margot The injured list also includes several other people. Brandon Lowe Recently returned from two months absence
Three-time Gold Glove winner Kiermaier has hit.228 this year with seven home runs and 22 RBIs, as well as six steals. Cash said that he would operate to correct the labrum.
Cash explained that Cash had been playing with the problem for many years. “The doctor basically said years back that you go through it until your heart stops,” Cash said. “We got to the point that he couldn’t.”
Kiermaier is currently on the 60 day IL and was not eligible to return until September. Zunino was eligible for return next month.
Zunino was an All-Star last season, hitting a record-breaking 33 home runs. This season, he was.148 with five homers and played in 36 games.