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Dodgers: Puig 'a few weeks' from returning, but good news still on way

Published May. 14, 2015 1:32 a.m. ET

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While the Dodgers' high-dollar stars get most of the headlines, it is their depth -- both on the bench and on the mound -- that has been the biggest reason they currently own the second-best record in baseball.

And now comes word that help is on the way . . . though not all the help they had hoped.

Speaking to reporters before Wednesday night's game, a 5-4 loss at home to the Miami Marlins, Dodgers manager Don Mattingly gave an update on two key injuries.

First, the good news: Closer Kenley Jansen (foot surgery) made the last of six one-inning rehab appearances with Class-A Rancho Cucamonga on Wednesday night and is scheduled to be activated from the DL on Saturday.

Now, the bad: Outfielder Yasiel Puig will be out "a few weeks" after aggravating his strained hamstring in a rehab game last week. There is no timetable for his return.

-- The Associated Press contributed to this report

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