Drew Stubbs is batting just .207 with a .483 OPS through his first 29 plate appearances this season.

Stubbs has struck out 12 times and attempted only one stolen base. There was some hope that this winter's trade to Cleveland might provide a spark for the talented 28-year-old outfielder, but it hasn't happened yet.

Drew Stubbs worked on changing his approach over the offseason, ditching his leg kick in favor of a toe tap.

Austin Jackson implemented the same change last season, and Stubbs is hoping it will pay off for him in a similar fashion. The outfielder struck out 539 times from 2010-2012 (180 per season). "When things are going good and you have a leg kick, it's great," Stubbs said. "When you're not, it's a scramble. For a lot of last year, that was the case with me. I said, 'I have to find something to simplify my swing and be able to repeat it.' I kind of rededicated myself after a rough year, trying to get myself back to where I know I should be."

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Indians are "not looking to move" Drew Stubbs or Michael Brantley.

There was some speculation that Stubbs or Brantley could be on the block after the Indians agreed to terms with Michael Bourn on Monday night, but it appears there will be room for all of them. As of now, the plan is to use Bourn, Brantley and Stubbs in the outfield while Nick Swisher will mostly play first base and Mark Reynolds will get the majority of his at-bats from the DH spot.

According to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman, the Indians may use outfielder Drew Stubbs as trade bait.

The Indians signed free agent center fielder Michael Bourn to a four-year, $48 million contract on Monday night, making Stubbs expendable. Stubbs was acquired in a trade earlier this winter with the Reds and Diamondbacks. He hit just .213/.277/.333 in 2012 but stole 30 bases.

Indians and OF Drew Stubbs avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.825 million contract.

The deal also carries $50,000 worth of performance-based bonuses. Stubbs was traded to the Indians in mid-December after batting just .213/.277/.333 in 2012 for the Reds. He still has an attractive combination of power and speed, however, and should again be fantasy-relevant this season in Cleveland.

Indians acquired OF Drew Stubbs from the Reds in a three-team trade.

Stubbs is a terrific athlete who will give the Tribe fine defense in center field, but he's terribly inconsistent at the plate, where he's a .241/.312/.386 career hitter. From a fantasy perspective, he should continue to provide nice stolen bases totals, some pop and a poor average. With the acquisition of Stubbs, the Indians are likely to move Michael Brantley to left field.

Drew Stubbs went 3-for-5 with three runs scored, an RBI and his 30th stolen base in Wednesday's 6-5, 10-inning win over the Cubs.

Stubbs singled home the game-winning run in the top of the 11th. True to form, Stubbs also struck out twice. The multi-hit night was his first since August 21. Stubbs has now stolen at least 30 bases in three consecutive seasons, but that does little to soften his ugly .218/.285/.347 slash.

Drew Stubbs is not in Friday's lineup against the Astros.

Stubbs was also held out of Wednesday's lineup. Reds manager Dusty Baker is currently giving him some time off so that he can work through his recent struggles. Chris Heisey will make another start in center field Friday.

Drew Stubbs is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Stubbs has really struggled recently and is batting just .199 with 99 strikeouts in 311 at-bats against right-handed pitching this season, so he's taking a seat against Roy Halladay. Chris Heisey will make the start in center field.

Drew Stubbs is not in Friday's lineup against the Astros.

Stubbs is 2-for-23 (.087) with 14 strikeouts over his last five games, so Reds manager Dusty Baker hopes some rest will get him going. Chris Heisey will start in his place in center field on Friday night.

Drew Stubbs is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Brewers.

It looks like Reds manager Dusty Baker is using Wednesday's day game to rest a couple of his regulars. Chris Heisey will make the start in center field and bat leadoff.

The struggling Drew Stubbs was not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Padres.

Stubbs is in the midst of a career-worst 0-for-28 hitless streak, so he's hopeful the day off will get him back in gear. "I think regroup is probably a good word to use," said Stubbs. "Obviously, I'm on quite a skid lately. I think when I was in San Francisco, leaving that series, I didn't get any hits, but I still felt like I was putting together some good at-bats and I felt pretty good at the plate. For whatever reason, the last couple of days in L.A., I felt lost a little bit. I don't know what caused it." Wilson Valdez made the start in center field Thursday night.

Drew Stubbs is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Brewers.

Stubbs, who hit the go-ahead homer on Tuesday night, is likely just getting the day off. Chris Heisey will start in his place in center field while Ryan Ludwick plays left.

Reds activated OF Drew Stubbs from the 15-day disabled list.

Stubbs went 1-for-10 (.100) with a walk and an RBI over three rehab games with Class A Dayton. The speedy center fielder returns to a .235/.300/.373 batting line and a .673 OPS over 53 games this season. Chris Heisey has played nearly every day during his absence, but he'll now move back into a part-time role.

Drew Stubbs (oblique) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Friday with Single-A Dayton.

Stubbs is likely to play in minor league games all weekend before returning to the Reds' starting lineup early next week. The speedy center fielder has been on the shelf since June 6 with a strained left oblique.

Drew Stubbs (oblique) will likely need a rehab assignment before being activated from the disabled list.

Stubbs had been hoping to be ready Friday when first eligible, but the Reds have decided it would be better for him to play in a few minor league games first. "That's a very good possibility," manager Dusty Baker said. "We think it's the best for him and us. We don't need him to come back and be struggling. You can take BP, but there's nothing like live pitching where you have to go get it." Stubbs should return early next week.

Drew Stubbs (oblique) expects to be activated from the disabled list on Friday, the first day he's eligible.

He was slated to hit off a tee Monday for the first time since last week. "I'll just kind of take it step by step," Stubbs said. "If hitting off of a tee feels good, then maybe I will take soft tosses. If that feels good, we'll move on to BP." Stubbs has been out since early June and was finally placed on the DL Friday.

Drew Stubbs (oblique) is out of the starting lineup again Wednesday.

Stubbs hasn't played since last Tuesday due to a strained left oblique. However, there's no sign that the Reds are planning to place him on the disabled list. Chris Heisey will make yet another start in center field Wednesday night.

Drew Stubbs (oblique) is out of the Reds' starting lineup again Tuesday.

Stubbs hasn't played in a week due to a strained left oblique. He hoped to take batting practice Tuesday, but is currently dealing with flu-like symptoms. It's not clear if the Reds are considering a potential stint on the disabled list. Chris Heisey will continue to hold things down in center field for now.

Drew Stubbs (oblique) is expected to be out several more days.

Stubbs hasn't played since straining his left oblique Tuesday. He did some running Saturday and worked on a pulley machine in order to get his core engaged. "(Stubbs) ran some yesterday," Reds manager Dusty Baker said. "He wasn't 100 percent, but his 80 percent is better than most guys' 100. You really couldn't tell any difference. He said he felt it a little bit." It's puzzling that the Reds haven't placed him on the disabled list, but Stubbs remains confident that a DL stint won't be required. "Absolutely," he said. "I think we're still in good shape to keep that intact."