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Kenley Jansen Nearing A Return For Dodgers

(CBS) -- The injury plagued bullpen that has haunted the Dodgers all season long may be getting a boost in the coming days with the expected return of flame-thrower Kenley Jansen.

Jansen threw another scoreless inning for Chattanooga of the Southern League on Monday night and is eligible to be acitvated anytime from the disabled list.

Manager Don Mattingly has said he wants to stretch Jansen out a little bit on his rehab and activate him on Friday. 

Jansen could step right into the closer role upon his return.

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