McCann, Linebrink return; Braves place Hanson on DL
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The Atlanta Braves welcomed back All-Star day disabled list on Sunday.
Starting pitcher Tommy Hanson, however, landed on the DL with right shoulder tendinitis, a move retroactive to August 7.
McCann hasn't played since July 26 because of a strained left oblique, while a lower back strain shelved Linebrink, who last pitched on July 29.
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Prior to his DL stint, McCann batted .306 with 18 home runs and 55 RBI over 91 games this season. Linebrink made 50 appearances for the Braves, posting a 4-2 record with a save and 2.95 earned run average.
Hanson is 11-7 with a 3.60 ERA in 2011.
The Braves also optioned relief pitcher Anthony Varvaro to Triple-A Gwinnett.
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