Desmond Jennings triples, doubles in 2011 MLB debut - MLB

Rays outfielder Desmond Jennings technically made his major league debut during the 2010 season, but Saturday evening felt like his true arrival.

The 24-year-old was promoted from Triple-A Durham late Friday night and got to work immediately in Saturday’s game against the Royals.

Jennings led off the contest with a first-inning triple to deep left-center field, smacked an RBI double in the second inning, drew an intentional walk in the fourth inning, and then scored after drawing another walk in the sixth inning. All in all, the promising young speedster stole one base, scored two runs, drove in one run, and provided a welcome spark at the top of the Tampa Bay lineup.

Kansas City eventually won in extra innings courtesy of an Eric Homser walkoff RBI double.

Jennings is expected to see regular playing time down the stretch and should be a mainstay on highlight reel shows for years to come. He had an .825 career OPS in the minors and 188 steals in 222 attempts.

LOS ANGELES — Giancarlo Stanton, Josh Donaldson, and Tommy Kahnle were activated by the New York Yankees ahead of their weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

New York cleared three roster spots after a 1-0 loss at Seattle, optioning infielder-outfielders Oswaldo Cabrera and Franchy Cordero to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre along with left-hander Matt Krook.

Stanton, Donaldson and Kahnle all played in a rehab game for Double-A Somerset. Stanton was hitless in three at-bats in his first appearance since injuring his left hamstring on April 15.

Donaldson went 1 for 4 in his fourth rehab game as he comes back from a strained right hamstring originally sustained on April 5.

Kahnle pitched one inning, giving up one run and one hit and walking two. He has been out since spring training with right biceps tendinitis.

Aaron Boone said he wasn’t concerned about Stanton returning after playing in just one rehab game. He did say that Stanton likely will be a designated hitter for a couple of weeks after rejoining the Yankees.

New York is missing centerfielder Harrison Bader, who strained his right hamstring against the Mariners and went on the injured list the next day.

Left-hander Carlos Rodón, sidelined since spring training by a sore left forearm and an ailing back, was transferred to the 60-day injured list.