CF Desmond Jennings has gone from starter to platoon player over the last season-plus but will have a chance to get back in the lineup full time -- if he can hit. Jennings took a .186 batting average into Sunday's start and went 0-for-3, getting pinch-hit for in the eighth. He was the regular center fielder until CF Kevin Kiermaier took over last year but had devolved into a platoon left fielder this season.

LF Desmond Jennings went 1-for-3 Friday and has reached base safely in eight of his nine games this season. All eight of his hits have been singles.

OF Desmond Jennings avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.3 million deal on Friday.

Jennings (tooth) has been ruled out for the rest of the season, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.

Jennings had been sidelined since late August with a knee injury, but he appeared to be on track to return to the team in the coming days. However, oral surgery on an infected tooth will end his injury-filled season prematurely. Brandon Guyer and Grady Sizemore will continue to get looks in left field for the Rays with Jennings out.

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Desmond Jennings will miss the rest of the season after having surgery on an infected tooth, according to the Tampa Tribune.

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Desmond Jennings will miss the rest of the season after having surgery on an infected tooth, according to the Tampa Tribune. Jennings had been sidelined since late August with a knee injury.

Jennings (knee) could return early next week, Roger Mooney of The Tampa Tribune reports.

Jennings has been sidelined since being placed on the disabled list in late August, but it appears he is nearly ready to resume playing. Given his knee issues this season, and the fact there are only a couple weeks left in the regular season, Jennings may be limited to a part-time role upon his return.

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Desmond Jennings could return from his knee injury early next week, according to the Tampa Tribune.

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Desmond Jennings could return from his knee injury early next week, according to the Tampa Tribune. Jennings has been sidelined since late August.

Jennings (knee) was placed on the DL on Thursday, retroactive to Wednesday, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.

The move was expected after Jennings was forced out of Tuesday's contest with a bruised left knee, but the club hasn't given any further indication on a timetable or the severity of the setback. Joey Butler was recalled to fill in the extra roster spot, while Brandon Guyer could be in line to see more regular starts in his absence.

Jennings (knee) appears to be in line for another DL stint, the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin reports.

Nothing has been officially announced, but owners should plan to be without Jennings for at least two weeks as he is once again dealing with a knee issue this season. Joey Butler, Mikie Mahtook and Richie Shaffer would all be candidates to take the open roster spot.

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Desmond Jennings is likely to be placed on the disabled list due to a knee injury for the second time this season, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Desmond Jennings is likely to be placed on the disabled list due to a knee injury for the second time this season, according to the Tampa Bay Times. The team has yet to officially announce the move, but knee issues have limited Jennings to just 28 games this season, and he appeared to reinjure his surgically repaired knee twice over the last week.

Jennings (knee) is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Twins, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.

Jennings was lifted from Tuesday's game after bruising his knee, and the team currently lists him as day-to-day. Starting in his place will be Grady Sizemore, who is flanked by Daniel Nava in right and Kevin Kiermaier in center.

Jennings left Tuesday's game with a bruised left knee and is day-to-day, 620 WDAE's Steve Carney reports.

He went 1-for-2 prior to leaving and was replaced by Daniel Nava. A knee injury earlier in the year really limited Jennings' production this season, so hopefully this one is less severe.

Jennings is out of the lineup Sunday against the Athletics, Roger Mooney of The Tampa Tribune reports.

Jennings has been hot at the dish since returning from the disabled list, goin 11-for-32 with a home runs and four RBI. He'll receive just his second day off Sunday since returning from the disabled list, but continues to serve as the everyday left fielder.

Jennings went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI in a 2-1 win over the A's on Saturday. He was also caught stealing.

That is now back-to-back multi-hit games for Jennings and he looks to be back to full health after missing the majority of the season to a knee injury. Jennings has always showed some high potential in his career and he's worth keeping an eye on to see if he's worth an add in standard mixed leagues.

Jennings went 2-for-4 with an RBI in a 1-0 win over the Astros on Thursday.

Chris Archer was on the mound for the Rays and Jennings RBI single was the only offense needed. Aside from an 0-for-5 performance yesterday, Jennings has been very good since returning from the DL, hitting safely in five of six games. Jennings has never lived up to the hype, but he could be a nice add in deeper formats if he continues to hit like this.

Jennings is out of the lineup Tuesday against Houston.

Jennings will get the night off Tuesday after getting four consecutive starts in left field upon his return from the disabled list. He has performed well since coming off the DL, collecting at least one hit in each game and going 6-for-15 overall in that span. Grady Sizemore will take over in left field Tuesday, batting second in the order against Scott Feldman.

Jennings is in the starting lineup for the third straight game Sunday against the Rangers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Jennings was activated from the disabled list Friday, and hasn't missed a game since. If this pattern continues, Jennings could provide a late-season boost to fantasy owners, while Brandon Guyer will likely have to settle for a slight reduction in playing time.

Jennings registered three hits and an RBI in his return to the lineup Friday.

This was Jennings' first three-hit game of the season, which is obviously very encouraging. Per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, Rays manager Kevin Cash said "He looked really good, his at-bats were good, he squared the ball up. It was nice to see. He's going to help us a lot over the next two months." Jennings probably won't be an everyday position due the glut of corner outfielders on the Rays, but he should at least get starts against left-handers in left field, and possibly center field if Kevin Kiermaier needs to sit.

Jennings (knee) has been activated from the disabled list and will start in left field for the Rays on Friday, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports.

Jennings has seen action in just 18 games this season, last playing in early May before landing on the disabled list with a knee issue. He's finally returned to form, and could take over the everyday duties in left field once again. He'll bat sixth for the Rays on Friday, pushing Grady Sizemore to the bench.

The Rays announced following Wednesday's game that Jennings (knee) will be activated from the disabled list Friday, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times reports.

The Rays optioned Joey Butler to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday night, clearing the way for Jennings' return. He may be eased back into action, but figures to factor into the center field mix right away.