Kiermaier (illness), Duffy (back) out for opener

September 10th, 2018

ST. PETERSBURG -- and were both out of the starting lineup for Monday night's contest against the Indians, and were available if needed, although neither made an appearance in the 6-5 victory, which gave the club their 12th consecutive win at home.
Kiermaier has had "general illness," Rays manager Kevin Cash said.
"He played through it [Sunday]," Cash said. "Aches, stomach issues, some pain, some head cold. So we'll see what the doctor says. I don't think it's anything too serious at this point right now. I hope I'm right.
"We had a pretty big scare [when got hospitalized with a viral infection]. I'm not comparing the two. We just kind of live through that, so hopefully just a significant head cold."
Meanwhile, Duffy has tightness in his lower back.
"It's probably been grabbing him a little bit lately," Cash said. "Nothing that he couldn't manage. I think yesterday it probably snuck up on him. Aggravated him a little more than he'd like."