Michael Bourn (finger) feels some pain when he grips a bat or throws a ball.

The cut that sent Bourn to the disabled list is on the palm side of his right index finger, which obviously isn't an ideal location. He was able to play catch at 90 feet and swung a bat on Saturday. "He was only at 45 feet on Friday and he swung much harder today," said Indians head athletic trainer Lonnie Soloff. "We're trying to slowly add stress to it and see how Michael responds." Bourn is eligible for activation on Tuesday, but it sounds like he might need a little more time.

Michael Bourn has rejoined the Indians, and is unlikely to require a rehab assignment before he returns to game action.

Bourn, who had the stitches removed from his injured right index finger on Thursday, is eligible to come off the disabled list on Tuesday. Bourn was scheduled to take batting practice in the cages before Friday's game, but still isn't sure when he'll be ready to play. Look for him to be back in the Tribe's lineup for next weekend's games.

Indians placed OF Michael Bourn on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 15, with a lacerated right finger.

Bourn injured his finger sliding head-first into first base Sunday when White Sox left-hander Matt Thornton stepped on him. He required five stitches as a result. The good news is that Bourn should be ready as soon as he's eligible. Drew Stubbs figures to get most of the playing time in center field during Bourn's absence.