Almonte (suspension) was reinstated from the restricted list and will start in center field and bat eighth in the order Sunday against the Blue Jays, Andre Knott of WTAM 1100 reports.

Projected to open the season in a starting role when Michael Brantley was still recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, Almonte squandered that opportunity after he tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug in February, meriting an 80-game suspension. With Almonte having now served the ban and completing a minor league rehab assignment, he could push Tyler Naquin for regular time in center field right away until Brantley returns from his latest shoulder setback, likely at some point after the All-Star break. Naquin has generally fared well during his rookie season, however, so Almonte may have to settle for the small end of any timeshare.