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The Twins returned first baseman Joe Mauer from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the disabled list after a 25-game absence because of a neck strain and concussion-like symptoms resulting from a dive for a foul ball. Mauer went hitless in 10 at-bats over three games with Triple-A Rochester.

Tribe’s Alonso to sit out

Indians starting first baseman Yonder Alonso will miss at least three games after being placed on the family-medical-emergency list.

Reds’ Bailey has setback

Reds right-hander Homer

Bailey (knee) has halted his injury rehabilitation assignment at Triple-A Louisville. Bailey informed the Reds on Friday that he is not healthy enough to pitch.

Chirinos, Kemp get bans

Rangers catcher Robinson

Chirinos and Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp have been suspended for one game apiece by Major League Baseball after a scuffle that followed a home plate collision.

Bad news for O’s Bleier

Orioles reliever Richard Bleier is likely lost for the year with a shoulder injury. Bleier (3-0, 1.93 ERA) was the most effective pitcher in a bullpen that only recently got back injured Zach Britton and Darren O’Day.

Angels fill up DL

The Angels placed shortstop Zack Cozart (shoulder) and right-handers Garrett Richards (hamstring), Nick Tropeano (shoulder) and Jim Johnson on the DL.

More NFL suspensions

Cowboys defensive lineman David Irving has been suspended four games for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy, the second straight year the pass rusher is facing a ban to start the season.

In addition, Browns offensive lineman Donald Ste

phenson was suspended two games without pay by for violating the policy.

Habs deal for Domi

The Coyotes traded forward Max Domi to Montreal for Alex Galchenyuk in an exchange of young, talented players.