Player Returns to Lineup After Nearly Three Years Away

A player will appear in tonight's lineup for the first major-league game in nearly three years. The player had been out of professional baseball since his last appearance nearly three years ago.

Background on the Return A hitting coach discussed the possibility of a comeback with the player in January. The coach encouraged the player to resume playing. The player agreed to the return after those conversations. The appearance marks the first time the player has been active at the major-league level since the previous stint ended.