Pitching for the first time since April 21, Burnett gave up two runs in six innings but didn't figure in the decision of the Blue Jays' 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Burnett, who struck out seven, showed no signs of the soreness in his right elbow that caused him to go on the disabled list on April 22.
(Updated 6/23/2006)

Analysis: Burnett's return comes at a good time for the Jays, who are just three games behind Boston and one game behind the New York Yankees in the American League East. The 29-year-old right-hander is 49-51 with a 3.76 ERA in 137 career games, including 134 starts.