Troy Tulowitzki returned to the Toronto Blue Jays' lineup for the first time since Sept. 12.

Tulowitzki cracked his scapula and bruised muscles in his upper back after colliding with teammate Kevin Pillar in a game against the New York Yankees.

"Overall it's good enough to play," Tulowitzki said. "It's just like any time with an injury, probably that area is a little bit sore. To be able to swing felt good, so it tells me I'm ready."