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Atlanta right-hander Michael Soroka tossed six innings in his long-awaited return to the majors Monday night, pitching for the first time since twice tearing his right Achilles tendon.

Chicago White Sox reliever Liam Hendriks allowed two runs on three hits and a walk to the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night during a 6-4 loss, his first outing since recovering from non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.

Royce Lewis returned to the field Monday, the one-year anniversary of tearing his right ACL for the second time, in a season debut more suited for a fairy tale than a baseball diamond.

Pirates outfielder Jack Suwinski joined Barry Bonds as the only players to reach McCovey Cove twice in one game after he splashed two homers in San Francisco on Monday night.

The San Diego Padres claimed catcher Gary Sanchez off waivers from the New York Mets, several outlets reported Monday. The Mets designated Sanchez for assignment Thursday after a brief stay with the club.

Anthony Rizzo, the veteran first baseman hurt in the sixth inning Sunday while making a catch at first base against the San Diego Padres, was held out of the New York Yankees' lineup with a neck issue Monday for a series opener vs. the Seattle Mariners.

Marcus Stroman pitched a one-hitter as the Cubs beat the major league leading Rays 1-0 on Monday.

The Brewers designated Luke Voit for assignment on Monday. The former home run champion had just three extra base hits in 74 plate appearances.

Cedric Mullins leaves Baltimore's Monday afternoon loss to Cleveland with what manager Brandon Hyde said was a right adductor groin strain.

The Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. is no longer throwing off the mound and is back to throwing on flat ground as he tries to return from a muscle strain in his forearm.

The A's have designated first baseman Jesus Aguilar for assignment. The 32-year-old former All-Star is batting .221 with five homers and nine RBIs this season.

The Rays have placed closer Pete Fairbanks on the 15-day injured list because of left hip inflammation.

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Right-hander Michael Soroka will start for the Braves on Monday night at Oakland, marking his return to majors after almost three years and two Achilles tears.

White Sox reliever Liam Hendriks will be reinstated to the active roster Monday, six months after he was diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Royce Lewis, the first overall pick in 2017, will be reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday and return to action for the Minnesota Twins exactly one year from the date of the torn ACL in his right knee that limited his rookie season to 12 games.

Royals left fielder Edward Olivares hit a solo homer in Sunday's win against the Nationals that darkened a small strip of the scoreboard and left it smoking.

The Angels have promoted right-hander Ben Joyce from Double-A and put lefty Matt Moore on the IL. A 2022 third-round pick, Joyce's fastball hit 105 in college.

The Pittsburgh Pirates, continuing to hover around first place in the National League Central, put right-hander Vince Velasquez on the 15-day injured list Sunday, a day after his return from a previous bout with elbow inflammation ended after two innings.