Rays’ Kiermaier out with thumb injury

Tampa centre-fielder Kevin Kiermaier has a torn ligament in his right thumb that requires surgery and could be sidelined for two to three months. The Rays placed the defensive wizard on the 10-day disabled list Monday, a day after he was injured sliding headfirst into second base during a 10-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. The club said surgery will be scheduled “in the coming days.” This will be the third straight season the 27-year-old, two-time Gold Glove winner will miss significant time because of injury.