Jackson could return by Friday; Dunn making progress

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PHILADELPHIA — Right-hander Edwin Jackson, who’s been on the disabled list since April 19 with a right triceps strain, is likely to be reinstated at some point during the Marlins’ upcoming homestand.

Jackson threw three innings last Saturday in a rehab-assignment game for Class A Advanced Jupiter, and the righty is expected to make one more appearance, probably on Wednesday with the Hammerheads.

The Marlins, off on Thursday, will be home facing the Nationals at Marlins Park beginning on Friday.

“We feel like he’s probably ready right now,” Marlins manager Don Mattingly said on Tuesday.

Asked if Jackson could be reinstated when the club returns home, Mattingly …

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