MARCH 11 • MLB.COM
Kevin Kiermaier's sliding catch | 03/11/2023 Kevin Kiermaier shows why he's a former Gold Glove award winner, making a sliding catch and robbing Josh Lester of a base hit
New Blue Jay Kevin Kiermaier gladly switching his centre of attention If there is a more enthused addition to Toronto’s beefed-up roster this off-season than Kevin Kiermaier, we’re still looking for him.
MARCH 11 • TORONTOSUN.COM
'Every one was amazing': How new Blue Jays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier ranks his best home run robberies Kevin Kiemaier's former manager says home run robberies are inevitable: "He'll definitely have one within the first month. Maybe sooner.”
MARCH 9 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Kevin Kiermaier's RBI double | 02/28/2023 Kevin Kiermaier rips an RBI double to left field, scoring Cavan Biggio and tying the game at 1 in the bottom of the 2nd inning
FEBRUARY 28 • MLB.COM
Blue Jays' Kevin Kiermaier excited to be the centre of attention once again DUNEDIN, Fla. — The enthusiasm was jacked up to high as outfielder Kevin Kiermaier was talking about his first game action as a Blue Jay.
FEBRUARY 26 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Starting Sunday Kiermaier (hip) is starting in center field and batting sixth in Sunday's spring game against the Yankees.
Impact The 32-year-old is making his spring debut for the Blue Jays after he signed a one-year, $9 million contract in December. Kiermaier played in just 63 games last season and underwent hip surgery in August, but he's fully healthy for Grapefruit League action and is expected to operate as Toronto's everyday center fielder this year.
FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jays' newest addition Varsho excited for opportunity
Daulton Varsho views his trade to the Toronto Blue Jays as potentially being one of the best things that could happen to him despite the initial shockDECEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
OF Kevin Kiermaier, Blue Jays finalize $9M, 1-year contract
Gold Glove-winning centerfielder Kevin Kiermaier finalized a $9 million, one-year contract with the Toronto Blue JaysDECEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not expected to platoon Kiermaier (hip) said in his introductory press conference with the Blue Jays on Thursday that the team indicated to him he will be the everyday starter in center field, Gregor Chis...
Impact The left-handed hitting Kiermaier has a career .661 OPS against lefties as opposed to a .735 OPS versus righties. However, the Jays signed him for his elite defense, so it makes sense that they don't plan to platoon the 32-year-old. With Kiermaier handling center field, George Springer will slide over to right. Kiermaier also noted that he's about 90 percent recovered from left hip surgery and expects to rebound offensively in 2023.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jays agree to terms on one-year deal with outfielder Kevin Kiermaier The 32-year-old played 63 games for the Tampa Bay Rays last season, hitting .228 with seven homers and 22 RBIs.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • THESTAR.COM
Report: Terms of Kiermaier's Contract With Blue Jays Revealed Kevin Kiermaier will earn $9 million with the Blue Jays in 2023, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Report: Terms of Kiermaier's Contract With Blue Jays Revealed Kevin Kiermaier will earn $9 million with the Blue Jays in 2023, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Blue Jays add Kevin Kiermaier to outfield, but offseason picture still incomplete It's not fair to judge the Blue Jays' offseason yet, but whether we're going to be blown away by the grand reveal or not remains to be seen.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Former Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier headed to Blue Jays Former Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier looks to have a new home, agreeing to a deal with the Blue Jays, pending a physical. Terms were n...
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Blue Jays set to sign ex-Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier After a quiet week at the Winter Meetings in San Diego, the Jays have added a piece to their outfield and a left-handed bat to their order.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Blue Jays fill part of their outfield puzzle by signing Kevin Kiermaier Well, the Jays have added their 4th ou...
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
Former Rays centerfielder Kevin Kiermaier headed to Blue Jays An opportunity to stay in the AL East and be home for spring training will also mean playing on artificial turf in Toronto.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM
Report: Blue Jays Sign Outfielder Kevin Kiermaier A long-time Tampa Bay Ray, Kiermaier is one of the best defensive outfielders in baseball.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
The Toronto Blue Jays sign centre fielder Kevin Kiermaier, likely as a fourth outfielder Well, the Jays have added their 4th ou...
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
Heads to Toronto Kiermaier (hip) signed with the Blue Jays on Saturday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact The Blue Jays had a hole in their outfield after shipping out Teoscar Hernandez in mid-November, and it looks like Kiermaier will be the one to fill it. His defensive prowess in center field remains his primary appeal, and while he may not be the same in that area in his age-33 season as he was at his peak, he should still be an asset. He's rarely been a significant contributor at the plate, but he's managed a wRC+ of at least 90 for three straight seasons, which is all the Jays will need from him if he continues to play strong defense. The move should allow Toronto to move George Springer to an outfield corner, which should help keep him healthy, though Kiermaier isn't all that durable himself. He's only once appeared in more than 130 games and played just 63 last season before being shut down for hip surgery.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Kiermaier on Rays career: 'I hope I gave people something to cheer for' The veteran centerfielder reflects on his cherished time in Tampa Bay as he heads to free agency.
NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM
Rays decline $13 million club option on CF Kevin Kiermaier
The Tampa Bay Rays have a declined a $13 million club option on centerfielder Kevin Kiermaier for next season, triggering a $2.5 million buyout and making the defensive whiz a free...NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Option declined by Tampa Bay Kiermaier (hip) had his $13 million team option for 2023 declined by the Rays on Thursday, making him a free agent, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.
Impact The center fielder played in only 63 games last season before he underwent hip surgery in August. Kiermaier inked the six-year, $50 million extension with Tampa Bay ahead of the 2017 campaign, but he has a .232/.296/.382 slash line across the past five seasons. The 32-year-old's recovery timeline was expected to be about seven months, so he's not guaranteed to be fully healthy for the start of spring training in February.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Guardians host the Rays, try to extend home win streak
The Cleveland Guardians, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Tampa Bay RaysOCTOBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Guardians and Rays meet to start the AL Wild Card Series
The Cleveland Guardians play the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card SeriesOCTOBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
