/ STAFF WRITER
MIAMI -- The Dodgers' bullpen moved a step closer to full strength Friday afternoon.
Hard-throwing right-hander Pedro Baez was activated from the disabled list and left-hander Ian Thomas (promoted as insurance when Thursday's starter Carlos Frias was sick earlier in the week) was returned to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Baez has been out since May 13 with a strained pectoral muscle. He made three rehab appearances for the OKC Dodgers, allowing two hits and striking out two in three innings.