Donaldson not in Blue Jays' starting lineup for home opener
Kim Klement / Reuters
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When the Toronto Blue Jays play their home opener Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, third baseman Josh Donaldson will be absent from the starting lineup.
The left-handed hitting Ryan Goins will get the start at third with Brewers right-hander Wily Peralta on the hill.
| ORDER | PLAYER | POSITION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Devon Travis | 2B |
| 2 | Jose Bautista | RF |
| 3 | Kendrys Morales | DH |
| 4 | Troy Tulowitzki | SS |
| 5 | Russell Martin | C |
| 6 | Justin Smoak | 1B |
| 7 | Steve Pearce | LF |
| 8 | Kevin Pillar | CF |
| 9 | Ryan Goins | 3B |
Donaldson, 31, was removed from Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays with right calf tightness.
The 2015 American League MVP missed most of spring training with a right calf strain.
Donaldson is hitting .348/.444/1.097 with two home runs and three RBIs on the year.