ST. PETERSBURG -- The frustration that has filled Desmond Jennings' 2015 season is finally beginning to subside.
The Rays outfielder, who has been sidelined for all but 18 games this season with left knee bursitis that ultimately needed arthroscopic surgery, will be reinstated from the 60-day disabled list on Friday to play for the Rays against the Rangers.
Jennings has made nine rehab appearances with Triple-A Durham and Class-A Port Charlotte, batting .214 (6-for-28) with two doubles and five walks.
In a corresponding move, the Rays optioned outfielder Joey Butler to Durham. In 74 games with Tampa Bay this season, Butler batted .