JANSEN RETURNS TO DODGERS’ ’PEN

All-star closer Kenley Jansen was activated off the disabled list for the Dodgers earlier than expected after being cleared by a cardiologist.

Manager Dave Roberts said Jansen was available for Monday night’s series opener against St. Louis at Dodger Stadium.

Jansen had not pitched since Aug. 7 and was on the 10-day DL after being hospitalized for an irregular heartbeat Aug. 9 when the team was in Denver to play the Rockies.

Jansen was initially expected to miss about a month. He was previously treated for an irregular heartbeat in 2011 and 2012. He has said it’s likely he’ll need offseason surgery to deal with the issue.

“It’s a huge lift,” Roberts said. “He’s the best in the game, so it changes the way they’re (Cardinals) going to manage.”

Jansen is 0-3 with 32 saves and a 2.15 ERA in 51 games. The Dodgers’ bullpen has a 5.17 ERA since Jansen went out.

Pirates’ Archer leaves start.

PITTSBURGH» Pirates right-hander Chris Archer left his start Monday with left leg discomfort.

Archer was removed after four innings against the Braves. It was his fourth start since being acquired from the Rays in a trade July 31.

Archer appeared to be injured while batting in the third inning. He fell as he attempted to check his swing while striking out against Bryse Wilson, who was making his major-league debut.

White Sox’s Renteria goes to hospital.

MINNEAPOLIS» White Sox manager Rick Renteria was to stay in a Minnesota hospital overnight after complaining of lightheadedness Monday.

The 56-year-old Renteria was at the ballpark when the issue arose and was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center as a precaution. A team official says Renteria went through tests, but didn’t have any further information.

Bench coach Joe McEwing managed the club for Monday night’s 8-5 victory over the Twins. The teams begin a twogame set in Chicago on Tuesday.

Braves’ call-up pitches like ace.

The Braves promoted another 20-year-old from the minors, calling up right-hander Bryse Wilson to start against the Pirates.

The Braves purchased Wilson’s contract from Triple-A Gwinnett before Monday night’s game. Wilson made his majorleague debut, going five shutout innings, allowing three hits and striking out five to earn the win in the Braves’ 1-0 victory.

Wilson became he third 20year-old pitcher to start in his major-league debut for Atlanta this season. Mike Soroka was 20 when he started May 1 against the Mets at New York, and Koby Allard did it on July 31 vs. Miami.

Braves rookie Ronald Acuña Jr., who’s also 20, was chosen as the NL player of the week Monday after going 13-for-28 (.464) with four home runs in eight games.

Joe Landrum dies at 80.

Former Major League pitcher Joe Landrum, whose son Bill also pitched in the big leagues, has died. He was 89.

The elder Landrum played two seasons with the Brooklyn Dodgers and was Clemson’s first baseball All-American. The school said Landrum, a businessman in Columbia, died on Sunday.

Joe Landrum made his major league debut with the Dodgers in July 1950. He was also part of that team’s 40-man roster for the 1952 World Series against the Yankees.

Doc Edwards dies at 81.

TEXAS» Doc Edwards,

SAN ANGELO, a major-league catcher who went on to manage the Indians for three seasons in the 1980s, has died. He was 81.

His death in San Angelo was announced by his family through longtime friends.