Rays’ Kevin Kiermaier returns, with energy to spare

Kevin Kiermaier brings out the lineup card last month, when he was still working back from a thumb injury. [JIM DAMASKE | Times]HOUSTON — Energy.

That's what Kevin Kiermaier said he felt he'd bring most in rejoining the Rays Tuesday against the Astros after missing two-plus months recovering from thumb surgery.

"I like to think I bring energy on both sides of the ball, whether it's hitting a hustle double or making an above average play in the outfield,'' Kiermaier said. "I'm just always very lively. I'm always high energy in the dugout. I always try to play like that, too. No matter what the score is, I want to play the game the right way. I think your teammates see that, and you're just…