IBC

Posted: **Wed Sep 10, 2014 10:30 am**

Need a ruling:

Rays manager Joe Maddon said Sunday that Desmond Jennings (knee) is unlikely to return this season.
Jennings hasn't played since August 28 due to left knee discomfort and simply hasn't made any progress. He doesn't have any structural damage, so the outfielder should be fine with some rest and rehab and will have a relatively normal offseason. Kevin Kiermaier will hold down center field for the remainder of the season.

Posted: **Wed Sep 10, 2014 11:40 am**

Since he hasn't played since late-August, this one feels like an out-for-the-season deal.

Posted: **Wed Sep 10, 2014 12:11 pm**

Yeah he's out

Posted: **Wed Sep 10, 2014 2:43 pm**

Definitely seems out to me

Posted: **Wed Sep 10, 2014 5:20 pm**

Gone ... no question!

Posted: **Fri Sep 12, 2014 10:58 am**

I'm going to be devil's advocate and say that Jennings should be in. If Tampa Bay were in it, I have to believe that with no structural damage, Jennings would find a way to contribute in some capacity. Rehab and rest are prescribed for him. Of course, I'd rather see players play than not play. It's when surgery is involved that I sort of draw my line.

Posted: **Fri Sep 12, 2014 5:31 pm**

Pirates wrote:I'm going to be devil's advocate and say that Jennings should be in. If Tampa Bay were in it, I have to believe that with no structural damage, Jennings would find a way to contribute in some capacity. Rehab and rest are prescribed for him. Of course, I'd rather see players play than not play. It's when surgery is involved that I sort of draw my line.

You may be the devil but you are not right on this my friend ... he isn't playing and there is no indication that he would be playing if it were a one and done ... gone.