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April 25, 2012; Cleveland, OH, USA: Cleveland Indians designated hitter Travis Hafner (48) walks to the plate during the game against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric P. Mull-USPRESSWIRE

Travis Hafner Injury: Indians Place DH On 15-Day Disabled List, Hope To Avoid Surgery

Contributors: Satchel Price, Dave Ryan, and James Brady

The Indians placed designated hitter Travis Hafner on the 15-day disabled list with a back injury, and hope that surgery will not be needed.

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Aug 9, 2012, 2:31pm CDT

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September 19, 2012
Travis Hafner Injury: Indians Slugger Activated, Will Face Twins

By Satchel Price

The Indians' Travis Hafner has been activated from the DL and will bat sixth tonight against the Twins.
August 10, 2012
Travis Hafner Injury: Indians Slugger Has Bulging Disc In Back, Team Hoping To Avoid Surgery

By Dave Ryan

Indians DH Travis Hafner was given an epidural on Friday and continues to take anti-inflammatories as the team hopes to avoid surgery.
August 9, 2012
Travis Hafner Injury: Indians Place DH On 15-Day Disabled List

By James Brady@jamesbradyisme

The Cleveland Indians have placed designated hitter Travis Hafner on the disabled list, retroactive to August 6th.

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