Jackson was recalled from Triple-A Durham by the Devil Rays on Friday and will start Saturday against the Texas Rangers. As a result, Tampa Bay optioned right-hander Jason Childers to Durham. Childers, who pitched a scoreless inning Friday against the Rangers, was 0-1 with a 4.70 ERA in five appearances.
(Updated 4/22/2006)

Analysis: Jackson pitched in seven games -- six starts -- for the Los Angeles Dodgers last season, going 2-2 with a 6.28 ERA. He was 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA in three starts for Durham before getting the call.