Jerry Hairston Jr. had a big night at the plate on Saturday, going 3-for-4 with a homer and 5 RBI in the Dodgers 8-3 victory over the Mariners. Hairston Jr. blasted a three-run homer off Jason Vargas in the first inning, then later added a pair of RBI doubles in the third and eighth innings. He's provided a spark filling in at second base for the injured Mark Ellis, hitting .366 with a pair of homers and 15 RBI in just 101 at-bats. While he may not be a great long-term option, as long as he's receiving everyday at-bats, he's worth a look at middle infield in deeper formats.

Batting third for the first time in his career, Jerry Hairston Jr. had his first career five-hit game Sunday against the Astros. It seems like everything Don Mattingly tries is working out this year. Hairston had never hit higher than fifth this season. He had never started out in the third spot in 1,289 games as a major leaguer. Still, that's where Mattingly put him today and he's reponded with one of the best games of his career. He's now hitting .381 in 63 at-bats this season.

Dodgers activated INF Jerry Hairston, Jr. from the 15-day disabled list. Hairston will start at third base and bat fifth Friday night against the Astros. The veteran infielder has been on the 15-day disabled list since May 7 with a strained left hamstring. No word yet on the corresponding roster move.

Jerry Hairston Jr. (hamstring) is scheduled to begin playing in extended spring training games Monday. Hairston will play in games Monday and Tuesday before being re-evaluated for possible activation Wednesday. The veteran infielder has been on the 15-day disabled list since May 7 with a strained left hamstring.

Dodgers placed INF Jerry Hairston, Jr. on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 7, with a left hamstring strain. Hairston strained his hamstring while running to first base during Sunday's game. He hoped to avoid a stint on the disabled list, but the Dodgers couldn't go short-handed on their bench any longer. The 35-year-old utility man is batting .315/.403/.463 with one homer and an .866 OPS over 63 plate appearances this season.

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Jerry Hairston Jr. (hamstring) is doing "a lot better than we thought he was going to be." Hairston, who pulled his left hamstring Sunday, is considered day-to-day, and it appears that a stint on the disabled list won't be needed. He's been a nice player for the Dodgers so far, hitting .315/.403/.463 over 54 at-bats.

Jerry Hairston Jr. left Sunday's game against the Cubs after appearing to injure his left hamstring running out a ground ball. Hairston had to be helped off the field. He was replaced by Adam Kennedy. Until we hear more, consider Hairston day-to-day. If the injury is more severe than it appeared, it would be a blow to the Dodgers. Hairston has unexpectedly been one of the team's best hitters thus far.

Jerry Hairston Jr. went 3-for-4 and hit his first homer Friday against the Cubs. Hairston has been the Dodgers' fourth-best hitter so far, and he probably should be playing third regularly over Juan Uribe. While Hairston will surely cool off soon, he has a long way to fall before he'd have to worry about being worse than Uribe.

Dodgers signed INF-OF Jerry Hairston Jr. to a two-year, $6 million contract. Hairston has passed a physical, making the deal official. He will earn $2.25 million in 2012 and $3.75 million in 2013, which is quite a coup for the 35-year-old given that his previous career high for earnings in a year was $2.5 million, and that came back in 2006. He'll provide depth at second base, shortstop, third base and all three outfield positions.

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that the Dodgers have signed Jerry Hairston Jr. to a two-year, $6 million contract. The deal also includes some incentives. Hairston is a fine utility player, but that's a pretty big chunk of change for him. He'll back up at second base, shortstop, third base and all three outfield positions and would be an option to start at short if it turns out that Dee Gordon needs some more seasoning. Hairston, 35, batted .270/.344/.383 with five home runs and 31 RBI over 376 plate appearances with Washington and Milwaukee this season.