Kiermaier's left hand surgery set for Tuesday

Kevin Kiermaier fractures his left hand attempting to make a diving catch on a James McCann fly ball and has to leave the game in the 5thMIAMI -- Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier will have surgery Tuesday in St. Petersburg, Fla., on his left hand and could miss 8-10 weeks.

Kiermaier had two metacarpal fractures in the hand as a result of a diving attempt in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Tigers. Re-evaluation on Monday revealed a mild displacement, making surgery necessary.

Dr. Doug Carlen, the team's specialist, will perform the surgery.

"Everybody feels it's in his best interests for a quicker heal time," manager Kevin Cash said. "It sounds fairly standard. You have the surgery, go in for…