Jansen throws one scoreless inning for Rancho
Dodgers closer expected to make about six rehab appearances
LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen had his first game action of the season Friday night, throwing one scoreless inning in a Minor League rehab assignment for Class A Advanced Rancho Cucamonga.
Jansen, on the disabled list after having surgery six weeks ago for a growth on the fifth metatarsal bone in his left foot, had a 14-pitch scoreless first inning. Jansen struck out one, allowed a single and stolen base, but escaped on a line drive double play.
Jansen then went to the bullpen for about 10 extra throws.
Manager Don Mattingly said Jansen will make roughly six rehab appearances before being activated, with a targeted return of mid-May.
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