Athletics' Billy Burns: Out of Sunday's lineup

Burns is out of the lineup Sunday against the Angels, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Analysis:

Burns will sit out for the third time in six games, as his season-long struggles at the dish are beginning to cost him his hold on an everyday spot. With Josh Reddick (hand) expected to come off the DL on Monday and likely to fill a regular role in the outfield upon returning, Burns could be at risk of getting squeezed out of the lineup even more frequently.