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.