AROUND THE HORN

Mariners:

Robinson Cano returned from his 80-game suspension for violating baseball’s drug agreement against the Athletics. Usually a second baseman, he started at first and batted second. He was out since May 15, though he’s been playing in the minors for the last week. Because of the suspension, Cano is ineligible for the postseason if the Mariners make it.

Braves:

Rookie OF Ronald Acuna Jr. became the youngest player in major-league history to homer in five straight games, doing it against the Marlins when he hit his third leadoff shot in a row. A day after hitting leadoff homers in both games of a doubleheader, the 20-year-old opened the bottom of the first by homering on the first pitch for the second straight day . ... Dealing with a bothersome right knee, RHP Brandon McCarthy will retire at the end of the season.

Brewers:

Ryan Braun hit two of his team’s four homers and Jhoulys Chacin struck out 10 in seven dominant innings in a 7-0 victory over the Cubs in Chicago. ... The Brewers have acquired RHP Jake Thompson from the Phillies for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Cubs:

The team expects RHP Yu Darvish to go on a minorleague rehab assignment, assuming he experiences no setbacks after pitching a simulated game. President of baseball operations Theo Epstein said Darvish is “just about ready for the next step” after throwing about 55 pitches.

Rangers:

Adrian Beltre was out of the lineup a day after reaggravating a left hamstring injury. Baseball’s active career hits leader already has been on the disabled list twice this season because of hamstring issues.

Nationals:

The Nationals placed RHP Ryan Madson on the DL with a back injury. Madson surrendered David Bote’s gameending grand slam in Sunday night’s 4-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs. RHP Trevor Gott and LHP Tim Collins were recalled from Triple-A Syracuse.