Rays purchased the contract of OF Justin Ruggiano from Triple-A Durham.

Ruggiano, now 28 years old, last appeared in the big leagues in 2008, and is a career .200 hitter in 90 at-bats. Although he has been playing well at Durham this season, batting .308 while posting a .388 on-base percentage, six home runs and 30 RBI, he's not currently worth a look in AL-only leagues.

Rays sent OF Justin Ruggiano outright to Triple-A Durham.

Ruggiano was designated for assignment last week so that the Rays could clear a 40-man roster spot for Johnny Damon. But the 28-year-old drew no interest from other clubs and is now back in Tampa Bay's system. He posted a cool .810 OPS and 15 home runs in 507 plate appearances at the Triple-A level last season.

Rays designated OF Justin Ruggiano for assignment.

The Rays are just now clearing 40-man roster spots for Johnny Damon and Manny Ramirez, who were both inked to free agent contracts last month. Ruggiano, 28, posted a decent .810 OPS and 15 home runs across 507 plate appearances last season and should find interest on the waiver wire. He hasn't appeared in a major league game since the 2008 season.

Rays optioned OF Justin Ruggiano to Triple-A Durham.

He was cleared to make room for Jason Bartlett's return from the disabled list. Ruggiano, who was just recalled from the minors on Saturday, failed to make an appearance during his brief stay with the club.

Rays recalled OF Justin Ruggiano from Triple-A Durham.

Ruggiano will join the Rays Saturday after Gabe Kapler succumbed to a hip injury; he was hitting .291/.380/.406 for Triple-A Durham before his recall.