Jackson has elected free agency, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The Rays designated Jackson for assignment Thursday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Jackson is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.

Jackson will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Mariners, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Jackson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Boston.

Jackson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Jackson had his contract selected by the Rays on Friday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

The Rays will reassign Jackson to the minors prior to Thursday's season opener versus the Blue Jays, Steve Carney of StPeteNine.com reports.

Jackson has a .325 OPS while striking out seven times across 19 plate appearances in Grapefruit League action.

Jackson (shoulder) will start at catcher and bat seventh in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.