Bourn is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners, Joe Reedy of Fox Sports Ohio reports. Although he isn't necessarily part of a strict platoon, Bourn doesn't figure to get much playing time against left-handed pitchers. Brandon Moss and Ryan Raburn will handle the corner-outfield spots Tuesday night, with Michael Brantley sliding over to center field. That figures to be Cleveland's typical alignment against southpaws.

Bourn is out of the lineup Tuesday. Those who were hoping for a solid batting average and an above average number of steals from the 32-year-old outfielder have been severely disappointed so far. Bourn is just 3-for-6 on stolen-base attempts and his .308 BABIP is easily his lowest mark in seven years, which suggests he may have lost a step.

Bourn is out of the lineup Sunday against the Reds, MLB.com's August Fagerstrom reports. Though the Reds will have a right-hander on the mound Sunday in Raisel Iglesias, manager Terry Francona elected to rest Bourn and stick with David Murphy in the outfield. Bourn put together a three-game hitting streak before going without a base knock Saturday, but is still slashing a substandard .233/.311/.293 and is only 3-for-6 on stolen-base attempts.

Bourn is out of the lineup Monday against the White Sox. Bourn, who is just 8-for-40 against left-handed pitching this year, will take a seat with southpaw Chris Sale on the hill for the White Sox. Zach Walters will get the start in left field, with Michael Brantley taking over for Bourn in center. He should be available to pinch-hit, if needed.

Bourn is not in the lineup Friday against the Rangers. With lefty Wandy Rodriguez due up for Texas, Bourn will head to the bench as Michael Brantley moves over to center field. Bourn's saving grace throughout the years has been his ability against right-handed pitching, but he's just 16-for-68 (.235 average) with three extra-base hits against right-handers so far this season and the Indians appear intent on getting David Murphy more at-bats.

Bourn, who is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, has been informed that he will start losing more at-bats to David Murphy, Chris Assenheimer of the Chronicle-Telegram reports. Manager Terry Francona talked to his outfielders Tuesday afternoon, and it appears Bourn's recent hot streak has been a case of too little too late. David Murphy is having the far better season, while Brandon Moss and Michael Brantley are assured of regular at-bats. The Indians also have Ryan Raburn, who has returned to his lefty-mashing ways this season. Bourn still figures to see at least two or three starts per week, but he probably needs an injury to another player to regain his everyday role.

Bourn is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Michael Brantley will start in center field, flanked by Brandon Moss and David Murphy. It's a bit surprising to see Bourn out of the lineup, as he finally seems to be turning things around, with five hits and four walks over the past four games.

Bourn is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Royals. Bourn was expected to be held out of the lineup Wednesday as Cleveland faces the left-handed Danny Duffy and manager Terry Francona has begun to sit the outfielder against southpaws. This pattern will likely continue until Bourn can break out of his early season slump that has his slash line at .193/.260/.239. Michael Brantley will get the start in his stead Wednesday.

Bourn, who is expected to sit out again against the left-handed Danny Duffy on Wednesday, could see limited action against southpaws following the return of Nick Swisher, MLB.com reports. Bourn struggled against southpaws last season (.569 OPS in 143 at-bats) and has just a .566 OPS in 37 at-bats against them this season. Look for him to sit against most lefties in the coming weeks until he can turn things around at the plate.

Bourn is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in Kansas City, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports. Bourn missed Saturday's game against Toronto because of a cervical strain, but he returned to the lineup Sunday. It's quite possible his absence from Tuesday's lineup has nothing to do with the injury, as the Indians are facing a left-handed pitcher, and Nick Swisher (knees) is back from the disabled list.