Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Desmond Jennings will be activated from the 60-day disabled list on Friday after recovering from June knee surgery, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Desmond Jennings will be activated from the 60-day disabled list on Friday after recovering from June knee surgery, according to the Tampa Bay Times. Jennings has been playing in rehab games since the beginning of the month, and the team optioned Joey Butler to Triple-A Durham to make room for Jennings' return.

Jennings (knee) is expected to return to the Rays on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Jennings will also play his final rehab game Wednesday at High-A Charlotte. His return has been pushed back in the past few weeks due to lingering concerns about the knee and no pressing need for him to return to Tampa Bay. However, with Kevin Kiermaier's bat continuing to struggle to the tune of a .219/.244/.377 line since the start of July, the Jennings could see some starts in center field against left-handed starters.

Jennings (knee) will play nine innings in left field at High-A Charlotte on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Jennings was thought to have completed his rehab assignment Monday, but he will play at least one more game at High-A Charlotte before being activated from the disabled list. The fact that he'll play nine innings Tuesday is an encouraging sign that Jennings' knee is ready for the everyday wear-and-tear, but owners that held onto the outfielder will have to wait at least another day before he joins the Rays' active roster.

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Desmond Jennings will play nine innings in his final rehab game with High-A Charlotte on Tuesday as he continues to recover from a knee injury, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Desmond Jennings will play nine innings in his final rehab game with High-A Charlotte on Tuesday as he continues to recover from a knee injury, according to the Tampa Bay Times. Jennings is expected to be activated from the disabled list ahead of Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves.

Jennings (knee) has completed his rehab assignment at Triple-A Durham, but the Rays have yet to decide if they want to activate him Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Jennings told the Durham Herald-Sun "The main thing is to make sure I was healthy and that I felt good running, playing." The 28-year-old play four out of his seven rehab games at left field, which is his likely landing spot if the Rays want to keep playing Kevin Kiermaier in center field nearly every day. If he's not activated Tuesday, his return date is still probably not too far away.

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Demond Jennings could be activated from the disabled list Tuesday after recovering from a knee injury, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Demond Jennings could be activated from the disabled list Tuesday after recovering from a knee injury, according to the Tampa Bay Times. Jennings completed a seven-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Sunday, but the team is still unsure whether he will be activated Tuesday. The 28-year-old has not played for the Rays since April 25 due to a case of bursitis in his knee. He played four of the seven rehab games in left field, where he is likely to play upon his return to the major leagues, but his bat was quiet, as he collected just three hits in 21 at-bats. "The main thing is to make sure I was healthy and that I felt good running, playing," Jennings said. "Everything is good." Even if Jennings is not activated Tuesday, he should be expected to return by Wednesday.

Jennings (knee) is planned to return next week after 25-30 more plate appearances during his rehab assignment, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Jennings has mildly struggled during the first leg of his rehab assignment, going 2-for-16 for his first five games at Triple-A Durham. However, that's likely just a case of a hitter refinding his timing and not a huge concern. The larger issue is making sure he can play in the outfield and run the basepaths effectively, since the knee injury could still be affecting his ability to run. So far, he's played two games at left field in his five rehab games.

Jennings (knee) went 0-for-3 with two walks at DH in his first rehab game at High-A Charlotte, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The bigger deal for Jennings and his knee might be when he's able to play in the field, but it's at least a good step that he's able to hang in the batter's box. Jennings' return figures to make a crowded outfield situation even tougher than Tampa Bay, but that's at least a good problem to have.

Jennings (knee) is set to begin a rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A Durham and is aiming for a mid-August return, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Jennings' return date has been a bit of a moving target in recent weeks, with no concrete time set for even a rehab assignment. A 25-30 at-bat rehab assignment should land him back on the Rays within 10 or so games, but there is likely a fair amount of evaluation the Rays still have to do. The 28-year-old's return isn't likely to displace any of the current regulars for the Rays, but he should see some irregular starts here or there.

Jennings (knee) said he hopes to begin playing in rehab games soon, Josh Vitale of the Charlotte Sun reports.

Jennings told the media he's ready to begin a rehab stint "tomorrow," though the team has not revealed when he may be sent out on assignment. Jennings also said his surgically repaired knee is "feeling good" but he's still working back to full strength.

Jennings (knee) will start working out with High-A Charlotte on Saturday, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.

The Rays have not indicated when Jennings may start playing in rehab games, but it will likely all depend on how his surgically-repaired knee responds to on-field work. Jennings has not played since late April and figures to be brought through the minor league system slowly.

Jennings (knee) hopes to begin a rehab assignment by August, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.

Jennings underwent a knee scope in early-June, and although he says his knee feels fine at this point, the outfielder has yet to be cleared for baseball activities. A late-season return remains optimistic at this point, as there are simply too many variables and potential obstacles in play.

Jennings (knee) was transferred to the 60-day DL on Sunday, Steve Carney of WDAE 620 AM reports.

Jennings isn't expected to return until at least mid-August after undergoing a knee scope earlier in June, so the 60-day DL move won't alter his recovery timetable. Instead, it will allow the Rays to open up a roster spot for the recently signed Grady Sizmore, who had his contract purchased from High-A Charlotte ahead of Sunday's game against Boston.

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Desmond Jennings was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Sunday as he continues to recover from a knee injury, according to WDAE 620 AM.

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Desmond Jennings was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Sunday as he continues to recover from a knee injury, according to WDAE 620 AM. Jennings had arthroscopic knee surgery earlier in June, and he is not expected to return any sooner than mid-August.

Jennings (knee) is expected to miss eight weeks from undergoing arthroscopic surgery Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Jennings has been out since April 25, but will now be out until mid-August. Brandon Guyer and David DeJesus will likely see the majority of the playing time in left field in place of Jennings.

Jennings (knee) will have arthroscopic surgery Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Things have seemingly been trending in this direction for quite some time; Jennings hasn't played in a game since Apr. 25, and he recently visited with a knee specialist in Colorado. He can now safely be ruled out through the All-Star break, but the Rays presumably hope to have him back at some point in the second half of the season. Until then, the Rays will continue to cover Jennings' absence with a slew of outfielders.

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Desmond Jennings, who has been dealing with bursitis in his left knee, will undergo arthroscopic surgery Wednesday, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Desmond Jennings, who has been dealing with bursitis in his left knee, will undergo arthroscopic surgery Wednesday, according to the Tampa Bay Times. Jennings has not played since April 25 and is expected to miss another 3-to-4 weeks after the procedure, though manager Kevin Cash believes that to be the best-case scenario. "That's very much a best case," Cash said. "I don't know if that's very realistic. He just wants to know what's going on. This is the best way to be able to find that. That was very disappointing for him, for us. Now hopefully we'll get some further clarity tomorrow." The findings of Wednesday's procedure will go a long way in determining just how long Jennings could be sidelined, but Cash has not expressed optimism about having Jennings back any time soon. Jennings has appeared in just 18 games this year.

Jennings is slated to visit a knee specialist in Colorado, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Jennings took some at-bats in an extended spring training game Monday after a nearly month-long shutdown period, but the knee was still an issue. The Rays seemingly want to get a better idea of how the knee is healing before determining the next step for Jennings, and thus, he remains in a holding pattern in regards to a possible return timetable.

Jennings (knee) batted in extended spring training Monday, but "still felt something," according to Rays manager Kevin Cash, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Jennings has been out since early May due to bursitis in his left knee, and while it's good that he was able to take a few at-bats, it doesn't sound like he's close to heading out on a rehab assignment just yet. Brandon Guyer will continue to see regular time in Tampa's outfield while Jennings remains out.

Jennings (knee) is "getting closer" to participating in baseball activities but there is still no timetable for a rehab assignment, the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin reports.

He has played catch and taken some dry swings, but probably remains at least a few weeks away from going on a rehab assignment. Brandon Guyer is in a good position to see very regular playing time in the coming weeks with Jennings out.