Joey Butler is out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.

Butler is out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Butler will hit the bench after wearing the Golden Sombrero on Saturday, as he struck out in all four of his at-bats. The 29-year-old's contact issues have begun to rear their head with increasing frequency, resulting in his batting average dropping below .300 for the first time since May. He could soon find himself out of a regular starting role.