Toronto Blue Jays activate Jose Bautista

TORONTO -- Jose Bautista returned to the Toronto Blue Jays' lineup for the first time since August 9 on Thursday for the series finale against the Los Angeles Angels.

Bautista strained his left knee making a throw from right field and also spent six weeks earlier this summer on the disabled list with a toe injury.

Bautista was in the leadoff spot as the Blue Jays' designated hitter against Jered Weaver.

He's batting .222 with 15 home runs and 48 RBIs in 80 games this season.

The Blue Jays optioned Ryan Goins to Triple-A Dunedin.