David DeJesus (foot) will serve as the designated hitter in his return to the lineup Thursday against the Blue Jays. DeJesus, who sat out Tuesday and Wednesday with a bruised foot, was originally scheduled to play left field in his return Thursday. However, Matt Joyce will now play left. The batting order remains the same.

David DeJesus (foot) is back in the Rays' starting lineup on Thursday night against the Blue Jays. DeJesus sat out Tuesday and Wednesday after taking a pitch off his right foot in Monday's regular-season opener. X-rays were taken and showed no fractures. He is leading off and playing left field on Thursday.

David DeJesus (foot) is hoping to return Thursday. DeJesus has been sidelined with bruising and swelling since taking a pitch off his right foot in Monday's season-opener. He's available to pinch-hit Wednesday.

David DeJesus (foot) is not in the Rays' lineup Tuesday. DeJesus made an early exit from Monday's opener after taking a pitch off his right foot. X-rays turned up negative, but he has a bad bruise and some swelling. Matt Joyce is leading off and starting in left field on Tuesday night against the Blue Jays.

David DeJesus will test his right foot to see if he can play Tuesday. DeJesus exited Monday's game after he was hit on the right foot by a pitch. X-rays came back negative, but he's still sore and swollen. The good news is that he doesn't think a stint on the disabled list will be necessary.

X-rays on David DeJesus' foot have come back negative. It appeared that he left Monday's game with some sort of arm injury, but apparently it was his foot. Nevertheless, it sounds like it's no big deal. DeJesus will be re-evaluated Tuesday before the Rays determine whether he's ready to play, but the good news is that this doesn't look like a DL situation.

David DeJesus left Monday's game against the Blue Jays with an apparent arm injury. DeJesus appeared to be injured when he dove back into first base on a pickoff attempt. The Rays should provide an update on his status shortly. DeJesus was 0-for-3 with a walk before exiting.

David DeJesus (side) returned to the Rays' lineup on Tuesday. He's batting seventh and playing LF against the Twins. The veteran outfielder was absent over the past week due to right side soreness.

David DeJesus (side) is scheduled to return to the Rays' lineup on Tuesday. DeJesus hasn't played since last Tuesday due to soreness in his right side. However, it was never a major concern and he still has plenty of time to get ready for the season.

David DeJesus is dealing with minor soreness in his right side, and will be held out of game action until Monday or Tuesday. The Rays don't believe the injury is anything to worry about, but they'll play things cautiously to be safe. The veteran outfielder is expected to function in a platoon role, leading off and playing left field against right-handed pitching.