6-4-2 — an Angels/Dodgers double play blog: Dodgers Activate Stults, Make Other Roster Moves In Preparation For Manny's Return

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Dodgers Activate Stults, Make Other Roster Moves In Preparation For Manny's Return

The Dodgers activated pitcher Eric Stults as one of a string of roster moves preparing for Manny Ramirez' return:

Stults will rejoin the Dodgers to either start or rejoin the bullpen, but the starting job is his to lose.
Third-string catcher A.J. Ellis was optioned back to AAA Albuquerque.
OF Mitch Jones was designated for assignment.
Claudio Vargas is expected to return to the 25-man on Friday as well, since his DL stint is up. Since he will need a 40-man roster spot as well, the Dodgers will move Hong-Chih Kuo to the 60-day DL. It is possible, however, that Vargas may be allowed to become a minor league free agent.