MIAMI — The Dodgers activated veteran reliever Brian Wilson from the 15-day disabled list Monday and optioned outfielder Scott Van Slyke to Triple-A Albuquerque.
Wilson, who made four scoreless appearances while on a Minor League rehab assignment, gives the Dodgers three former All-Star closers to support current closer Kenley Jansen.
Wilson hasn’t pitched in the Major Leagues since April 2012, when he underwent Tommy John elbow surgery. He was non-tendered by the Giants last winter.
The Dodgers signed Wilson to join Ronald Belisario and Paco Rodriguez to pitch the seventh and eighth innings. Also in the bullpen is another pair of former All-Star closers — Brandon League and Carlos Marmol — along with J.P. Howell.
Van Slyke, who has been recalled four times this year, had given the Dodgers a right-handed power bat that can play the corner-outfield spots and first base.
Ken Gurnick is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
