Looks like the 28-year-old is completely recovered from the right knee sprain that forced him to the DL. Bartlett is hitting .264 with 18 stolen bases, making him a viable mixed-league middle infielder.

It was the first game back since July 3 for Bartlett, who was on the disabled list with a right knee sprain. The slick-fielding shortstop is now hitting .264 on the year and remains a passable option in AL-only leagues.

Jason Bartlett went 3-for-3 with a run scored in Thursday's 4-2 loss to Kansas City. He hit a double and two singles.This was Bartlett's first game back from the DL (sprained right knee), and he extended his hitting-streak to eight games. He picked up right where he left off, and is worth using again in AL-only leagues.

Jason Bartlett went 3-for-3 with a double in his return to the Rays lineup on Thursday night. Certainly a good sign for the shortstop, who was hitting just . [...]

Rays activated shortstop Jason Bartlett from the 15-day disabled list. Bartlett will be the everyday shortstop in his body holds up. If not, the Rays will have to go back down to the minors for Ben Zobrist, who was sent down after homering Wednesday. [...]

After one of his best games of the season, Ben Zobrist was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Thursday. Jason Bartlett will take his roster spot upon his return from the disabled list.Zobrist showed some pop while in the majors. In 23 games he recorded five home runs to go with a triple. Still, his .288 OBP suggests that he needs to pick up some discipline during his next stint in the minors.

Jason Bartlett has been activated from the DL following his battle with a sprained right knee, according to the AP. The team optioned Ben Zobrist to Triple-A Durham as an adjoining move.Bartlett is expected to resume his role as the Rays' starting shortstop. He notably had a seven-game hitting streak prior to going down, and is worth a look in larger AL-only leagues.

Earlier in the week, the Rays' manager said he was not sure if the club would need to go easy on Bartlett upon his return by not having him play every day. Maddon sounded different Wednesday. "As of right now, just talking to [Bartlett], it might not be necessary," Maddon said. "He's feeling pretty good." Bartlett has been on the disabled list with a right knee sprain since July 3 and has missed 15 games.

Jason Bartlett is likely to be activated from the DL Thursday following his bout with a right knee sprain, according to the Tampa Tribune.Bartlett is feeling good and is expected to resume his role as the starting shortstop, and regular days off may not be necessary, depending on how he does upon his return.

Bartlett to come off disabled list Thursday ... [...]

Jason Bartlett worked out on Monday and tells MLB.com that his sore right knee is "close to 100 percent." He ran bases and took grounders on Monday. "I'll be ready to go come Thursday," Bartlett declares.The Rays haven't committed to a return date, but it sounds like Barlett will, at worst, be back by the end of the weekend.

Bartlett has been sidelined since July 3 with a right knee sprain, an injury suffered when stealing third base in a win over the Red Sox on June 2. On Monday, Bartlett ran the bases for the first time since the injury -- in addition to taking ground balls at short -- and afterwards said his knee responded "a lot better" than expected.

Rays' Bartlett nearing return ... [...]

Jason Bartlett's next test in his rehab of a right knee sprain will run the bases Monday or Tuesday, according to the St. Petersburg Times. Manager Joe Maddon said Bartlett may need a rehab assignment before coming back.Ben Zobrist had the game-winning homer for the Rays last night while filling in at short for Bartlett, but the team will be eager to get their starter back.

Jason Bartlett won't be ready to return to the Rays today as initially hoped, according to the Tampa Tribune. He still needs more time to recover from his sprained right knee.He did some running Thursday, and is now expected to be cleared following the Rays' homestand, which ends July 24th with a trip to Kansas City.

Bartlett running, looking to return soon ... [...]

Jason Bartlett, who is recovering from a sprained right knee, participated in a light workout Friday, according to the St. Petersburg Times.He still isn't 100 percent in lateral movement, but reportedly looked good during his session. He should be ready to return to the Rays soon after the All-Star break.

Bartlett hopes to be ready July 18 ... [...]

Bartlett will require only minimal DL time ... [...]

Rays place SS Bartlett on DL ... [...]

Reid Brignac has been recalled from Triple-A Durham to take the roster spot of Jason Bartlett, who was placed on the 15-day DL, according to the Tampa Tribune.Brignac was not tearing it up offensively in the minors, with just a .265 average and .312 on-base percentage. He has decent pop with the bat, as 32 of his 75 hits went for extra bases, but he does not have fantasy value right now.

Jason Bartlett has been placed on the disabled list with a right knee sprain, according to the Tampa Tribune.Bartlett is not hitting well enough to be on fantasy rosters, as he has no home runs on the year and his on-base percentage is now below .300

Bartlett headed to the disabled list ... [...]