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Jose Siri Out of the Lineup Thursday
Tampa Bay Rays' Jose Siri Will Miss Thursday's Game Against the Oakland Athletics
The Tampa Bay Rays will be without outfielder Jose Siri on Thursday when they take on the Oakland Athletics. Siri was removed from the lineup due to a left hamstring strain.
Siri is one of the Rays' most promising young players, and his absence will be a blow to the team's offense. He is batting .273 with 10 home runs and 34 RBIs this season.
The Rays are hoping that Siri's injury is not serious, and that he will be able to return to the lineup soon. In the meantime, they will have to find a way to replace his production.
What Does Siri's Absence Mean for the Rays?
Siri's absence will likely mean more playing time for Kevin Kiermaier in center field. Kiermaier is a Gold Glove winner, but he is not as good of a hitter as Siri.
The Rays could also call up a player from the minors to replace Siri. One possibility is Vidal Brujan, who is a top prospect in the Rays' organization.
No matter who replaces Siri, the Rays will need to find a way to replace his production.
How Long Will Siri Be Out?
The Rays have not announced how long Siri will be out, but it is likely that he will miss at least a few games.
If Siri's injury is not serious, he could return to the lineup as early as this weekend. However, if his injury is more serious, he could miss several weeks.
The Rays will provide an update on Siri's condition on Friday.