HOUSTON -- Kevin Kiermaier (right hip fracture) has not played a rehab game since starting for Class A Advanced Charlotte on Friday, as he has been battling back tightness.
"It doesn't affect him baseball-wise," Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "[His back bothers him when he bends] over to catch a ground ball. It's doesn't affect him throwing, hitting or running, but little movements are grabbing him.
"He is in significant pain, so the doctor recommended he shut it down for a couple of days and see where he's at on Friday or Saturday."
Cash noted that he didn't think it was "a major thing, but it is going to derail Aug.