TORONTO -- Curtis Granderson was back in the Blue Jays' starting lineup for Thursday night's contest vs. the Mariners for the first time since he was removed from a game against the Rays on May 4 with tightness in his right hamstring.
Granderson was cleared to return earlier this week, but did not get into the starting lineup because the Mariners were using a pair of left-handed starters. With right-hander Mike Leake on the mound for Seattle in the series finale, Granderson was moved back into the leadoff spot.
The sporadic playing time for Granderson is expected to continue, at least through the Blue Jays' upcoming three-game series against the Red Sox, with lefties Chris Sale and David Price expected to start for Boston.