Brantley is out of the lineup Sunday against the Royals, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley had started the Indians' previous 21 games, so manager Terry Francona will attempt to take advantage of the Indians' scheduled off day Monday by giving the veteran outfielder extra time to rest up. Austin Jackson will draw into the lineup in place of Brantley, manning right field and batting seventh.