Evan Longoria will sign a one-day contract with Tampa Bay and officially retire as a Ray on June 7.

The greatest player in franchise history didn’t play last season after spending the 2023 season in Arizona but never officially retired.

Now he’ll do it with the team where he built his illustrious career.

The third baseman was selected with the third overall pick in the 2006 draft and starred for the Rays from 2008-2017. He’s the team’s all-time leader in WAR (51.7), games played (1,435), home runs (261), RBIs (892), runs (780), extra-base hits (618) and walks (569).

He was the American League Rookie of the Year in 2008, a three-time All-Star and won Gold Glove Awards in 2009, 2010 and 2017. Longoria finished sixth in AL MVP voting in both 2010 and 2013 and won a Silver Slugger Award in 2009.

He was traded to San Francisco in December 2017 and played five seasons for the Giants before finishing his career with the Diamondbacks.

Arizona calls up top prospect Lawlar

The Arizona Diamondbacks called up top prospect Jordan Lawlar on Monday as they fight for position in the National League West division.

The D-backs also reinstated reliever Kendall Graveman to the active roster. The veteran right-hander hasn’t pitched this season because of a strained right lumbar.

The 22-year-old Lawlar likely will play a variety of positions for Arizona, including second base, shortstop and third. He was hitting .336 with six homers, 31 RBIs and 13 stolen bases at Triple-A Reno.

The Diamondbacks had a 21-20 record entering Monday’s game in San Francisco, which was fourth in NL West behind the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and Giants.

Lawlar played in the big leagues briefly in 2023, helping the Diamondbacks in a limited role during their surprise run to the World Series. He hit .129 in 31 at-bats.

The No. 6 overall pick in the 2021 amateur draft missed much of last season with injuries.

Acuna, Strider ramping up rehabs

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. and right-hander Spencer Strider are taking important steps this week in their return from injuries.

Acuña will begin playing with the Braves’ Florida Complex League team in North Port on Tuesday. He has missed almost a full season following ACL surgery on his left knee last year. Acuña got hurt on May 26 last season and had surgery on June 6.

Braves manager Brian Snitker said before Monday night’s game against Washington that Acuña will need to play in minor league games following his work in North Port.

Atlanta’s offense has missed Acuña, the team’s leadoff hitter and 2023 NL MVP. Entering Monday night’s opener of a four-game series against the Nationals, the Braves had scored three or fewer runs in five of their last six games.

Acuña was limited 49 games last season. He hit .250 with four homers in 2024, one year after hitting 41 home runs with 73 steals and a .337 batting average.

Strider will throw a simulated game in Atlanta on Wednesday. The Braves hope to have him throw 70 to 75 pitches in five innings.

Strider made just two starts last season before UCL internal brace surgery on April 12, 2024. Strider finished fourth in 2023 NL Young Award voting and was an All-Star, going 20-5 with a 3.86 ERA and a major league-best 281 strikeouts.

Strider returned from the elbow surgery when he pitched five innings in a 3-1 loss at Toronto on April 16. The right-hander was placed on the 15-day injured list on April 21 after straining his right hamstring.

Guardians’ Lively exits start with sore forearm

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Ben Lively exited Monday night’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers after three innings due to right forearm inflammation.

The right-hander came out for the fourth inning and threw a couple warmup pitches before feeling discomfort. He left the mound after talking to trainers and manager Stephen Vogt.

Lively is 2-2 with a 3.22 ERA in 10 starts this season. He has allowed only one run in 14 innings in three May starts.

Rangers recall Burger from Triple-A Round Rock

The Texas Rangers recalled Jake Burger from Triple-A Round Rock, 10 days after they sent down the struggling first baseman who was one of their top offseason acquisitions.

Burger rejoined the Rangers after playing six games for Round Rock, where he hit .391 (9 for 23) with two homers, six RBIs, three walks and two strikeouts. He homered in back-to-back games Saturday and Sunday.

In 30 games with Texas, Burger hit .190 with three homers, 12 RBIs and 32 strikeouts in 100 at-bats.

The 29-year-old Burger was acquired from Miami in a trade during the winter meetings in December. He hit 29 homers and had 76 RBIs for the Marlins last season, after having a combined 34 homers and 80 RBIs in 2023 when he was with the Chicago White Sox before a trade-deadline deal to Miami.

Marlins place Myers on IL with oblique strain

The Miami Marlins placed outfielder Dane Myers on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a right oblique strain.

Outfielder Derek Hill was reinstated from the 10-day IL before the opener of a three-game set at the Chicago Cubs. He had been sidelined by a left wrist sprain.

The 29-year-old Myers got hurt on an awkward slide when he stole second base in the eighth inning of Saturday’s 3-1 win against the White Sox. He is batting .337 with three homers and 14 RBIs in 29 games.

Woodruff’s return to Milwaukee delayed

Milwaukee pitcher Brandon Woodruff won’t return to the majors quite as early as expected.

Brewers manager Pat Murphy announced that Woodruff is dealing with tendinitis in his right ankle.

The 32-year old Woodruff last pitched in a big league game on Sept. 23, 2023.