Butler will start against left-handed pitchers and could some starts against right-handers, Roger Mooney of The Tampa Tribune reports.

Butler currently has a .973 to .686 OPS disparity against lefties vs. righties in 2015, but he actually hit much better against right-handers in 2013, his last full season in the minors. Still, he figures to see a decent amount of starts until John Jaso returns as the primary left-handed DH.

Butler will serve as the DH and bat fifth in the order Sunday against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Butler was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Sunday morning, and manager Kevin Cash wasted no time getting him in the lineup. He'll look to provide the Rays with a bit of right-handed pop against lefty starter Wei-Yin Chen.

Butler was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Sunday.

Butler will take the roster spot of Desmond Jennings (knee), who was placed on the 15-day DL in a corresponding move. The 29-year-old Butler certainly earned the promotion, posting an .892 OPS and 15 RBI over the first 22 games of the year for the Bulls. His 21 strikeouts compared to just 10 walks is a bit troubling, however. He'll provide depth at the position until the team is back at full strength.

Cardinals released OF Joey Butler.

They have sold Butler's contract to the Orix Buffalo's of the Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball League. Butler hit .360/.481/.547 at Triple-A Memphis and earned a brief call-up, but he was a bad fit in an organization that has plenty of outfield depth both in the majors and minors.

Cardinals optioned OF Joey Butler to Triple-A Memphis.

Butler went hitless with three strikeouts in six plate appearances for the Cardinals. The 28-year-old outfielder was on a tear at Triple-A Memphis before his promotion but is not considered a legitimate prospect.

Cardinals purchased the contract of OF Joey Butler from Triple-A Memphis.

Butler was crushing the ball at Memphis, batting .360/.481/.547 with four homers and 20 RBI. The 28-year-old probably won't play much, but the Cards will hope he can provide some right-handed punch off the bench.

Cardinals sent OF Joey Butler outright to Triple-A Memphis.

The Cards claimed Butler off waivers last October from the Rangers and invited him to spring training, where he hit .211/.318/.263 over 13 games. He's in a bad situation, as the outfield with the big club and the outfield at Memphis is awfully crowded.

Cardinals claimed OF Joey Butler off waivers from the Rangers.

Butler posted a promising .291/.395/.437 batting line with 12 home runs and 51 RBI in 119 games this season at the Triple-A level. The 27-year-old will serve as organizational outfield depth for St. Louis.

Rangers designated OF Joey Butler for assignment.

Butler hit .291/.395/.437 with 12 home runs and 51 RBI in 119 games this season at the Triple-A level. The 27-year-old outfielder could draw interest from other teams.

Rangers optioned OF Joey Butler to Triple-A Round Rock.

The move clears a spot for Alex Rios on the active roster. Butler returns to a .290/.375/.437 batting line with 10 home runs and 44 RBI in 97 games with the Rangers' Triple-A affiliate.