Goins (forearm) was activated from the 15-day DL and will hit ninth in Monday's game against the Astros, Barry Davis of Sportsnet reports.
With Troy Tulowitzki day-to-day with a finger injury, Goins will get the start at shortstop in his first game since the end of June. He's hitting just .176 with three home runs and 12 RBI through 59 games for the Blue Jays this season. Ezequiel Carrera was placed on the 15-day DL with a left Achilles strain in a corresponding move.