David DeJesus tripled, doubled and scored twice as Tampa Bay's leadoff hitter on Thursday.

DeJesus served as a DH tonight after missing two games with a bruised foot. He'll probably be back on the bench tomorrow with the Rangers set to start a left-hander against the Rays.

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.

Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports that the Rays have signed David DeJesus to a two-year deal.

No word yet on the financial terms of the agreement, which covers the 2014 and 2015 seasons and also includes an option for 2016. "I'm excited to be a Ray again," DeJesus said in a statement. He hit .251/.327/.402 between three different teams (Cubs, Nationals and Rays) in 2013 and will start in left field for Tampa Bay next year.

Rays exercised OF David DeJesus' $6.5 million option for the 2014 season.

The two sides are also reportedly working on a multi-year extension. The 33-year-old outfielder slashed .251/.327/.402 with eight homers and 38 RBI in 122 games on the 2013 season, including .260/.328/.413 in 35 games with the Rays. They could have opted to pay him a $1.5 million buyout and attempt to re-sign him at a lesser rate, but the organization wanted to ensure they could bring him back. He should be expected to platoon in the Rays outfield in 2014.

Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports that the Rays want to bring back David DeJesus for next season.

The club has a $6.5 million option on DeJesus for 2014, but they seem likelier to pay him a $1.5 million buyout and negotiate a smaller deal. Mooney notes that the Rays "were interested in DeJesus long before he was acquired" and could use him to platoon in the outfield and at DH next season.

David DeJesus drove in the Rays' lone run with an RBI single in Tuesday's loss to the Red Sox.

DeJesus' single to drive in Yunel Escobar in the sixth inning got the scoring going, but, unfortunately for the Rays, they were outscored 3-0 the rest of the way. Tampa managed just six hits on the night, with Escobar getting three of them. Just one of them went for extra bases.

David DeJesus is in the Rays starting lineup, playing left field and leading off for Game 2 of the ALDS against the Red Sox on Saturday.

He'll be followed by Wil Myers, James Loney, Evan Longoria, Ben Zobrist, Desmond Jennings, Delmon Young, Yunel Escobar and Jose Molina against opposing hurler John Lackey. Myers returns to right field after his defensive miscue on Friday, while Young continues to serve as the DH.

David DeJesus went 2-for-5 with two RBI doubles against the Yankees on Tuesday.

DeJesus delivered RBI doubles in the first and ninth innings, giving him eight RBI since being acquired by the Rays on August 23. The outfielder, batting third in the Rays lineup on Tuesday, is hitting .271/.344/.400 since his move to the American League.

David DeJesus brought an end to Friday's marathon contest against the Orioles, delivering a walkoff RBI single in the 18th inning to lead the Rays to a 5-4 victory.

DeJesus finished the night 4-for-8 with a double, run scored and two RBI. The veteran outfielder is now hitting .278 (20-for-72) with five RBI and a pair of stolen bases in his 26 games with the Rays, with none of those hits being as critical as Friday's game-winner. These two teams will get right back at it on Saturday afternoon.

David DeJesus went 2-for-3 with two runs scored against the Angels on Wednesday.

DeJesus was on base three times, as he singled, doubled and walked on the night. In five games since being acquired by the Rays, DeJesus is 7-for-16 (.438) with four runs scored. He also notched his first RBI with his new team on Wednesday.

David DeJesus went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Yankees.

DeJesus went 4-for-7 in his first two games with the Rays over the weekend, which means his tenure in Tampa Bay has already been exponentially more successful than his stint with the Nationals (0-for-3 in three games). DeJesus should get a decent amount of at-bats against right-handed pitching, but he doesn't produce enough to warrant ownership in mixed leagues.

Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports that the Rays have acquired OF David DeJesus from the Nationals.

There's no word yet on what the Nats will receive in return. DeJesus, of course, was just claimed off waivers by the Nats earlier this week, but they're not interested in paying his salary. He'll be the fourth outfielder in Tampa.

Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times writes that the Rays "seem likely to end up with" David DeJesus.

ESPN's Jesse Rogers reported earlier Thursday that the Rays claimed DeJesus off waivers, which Topkin has confirmed. They're likely to get the outfielder either via their claim or a trade. DeJesus, of course, was just claimed off waivers by the Nats earlier this week, but they're not interested in paying his salary.

According to ESPN's Jesse Rogers, the Rays claimed David DeJesus off waivers from the Nationals.

It was a revocable-waivers claim, so the Nationals can either pull DeJesus back, let him go to the Rays for nothing or attempt to work out a trade. DeJesus is batting .248/.328/.399 with six home runs and 27 RBI in 86 games this season between Chicago and Washington. The 33-year-old outfielder is owed around $2.5 million.