Kevin Kiermaier is out Thursday for the Rays

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier is not in Thursday's lineup versus the Baltimore Orioles.

What It Means:

Mallex Smith will be in center tonight as Kiermaier takes a rest for the Rays.

After going 1-for-4 with a walk and an RBI last night, Kiermaier is projected for 1 home run, 3 RBI and a .250 average over 31 plate appearances the rest of the season.