Kiermaier breaks 2 bones in left hand on dive

DETROIT — Kevin Kiermaier broke for the ball, thought he had a chance, and dove. What happened next could severely impact the Rays’ season.

“I think my glove just caught the ground and my momentum kept going with it,” Kiermaier said. “I heard a crack right away.”

Kiermaier suffered two metacarpal fractures in his left hand, while the Rays took a 5-4 loss to the Tigers on Saturday afternoon at Comerica Park. The club will recall outfielder Mikie Mahtook from Triple-A Durham on Sunday to replace Kiermaier on the roster.

“Just kind of quieted our whole dugout,” Rays manager Kevin Cash said. “I think everyone knows the kind of energy he brings to the team on a daily basis, so we’ll kind of have to work together to get through that a little bit.

“… It’s a big loss. But the guys in this clubhouse carry themselves really well. They’ll kind of rally around each other and pick each other up. K.K. is a huge part of what we’re doing, and when he gets back, he’ll be right back in there. In the meantime, guys will adjust. … We’ll be fine.”

KK on injuring his hand: “[What] bothers me the most—I love playing this game and I love playing with these guys.” pic.twitter.com/473yyQRoKB

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KK on injuring his hand: “[What] bothers me the most—I love playing this game and I love playing with these guys.” pic.twitter.com/473yyQRoKB

How long Kiermaier will be out is yet to be determined. The Gold and Platinum Glove center fielder will fly to St. Petersburg on Sunday and be re-evaluated on Monday by …

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