Travis Hafner (shoulder) says he's available to pinch-hit Friday.

Hafner hasn't played since Monday due to shoulder tendinitis, but he was encouraged after a batting practice session Thursday. He likely would have started against a right-hander, but southpaw Mark Buehrle is on the hill for the Blue Jays. Perhaps he'll be back in there Saturday against Brandon Morrow.

Travis Hafner (shoulder) is out of the Yankees' lineup for the third straight day Thursday.

Hafner hasn't played since Monday due to tendinitis in his right shoulder. He was scheduled to do some hitting prior to Thursday's game, so it's possible that he'll be available to pinch-hit.

Travis Hafner (shoulder) hopes to return to the starting lineup Thursday.

Hafner hasn't played since Monday due to shoulder soreness. An MRI on Tuesday revealed tendinitis, so he's considered day-to-day for now.

Travis Hafner will undergo an MRI on his right shoulder.

Hafner has been experiencing shoulder soreness recently, so he's going to rest for a few days and try to get some answers. The 35-year-old has a lengthy injury history, so the Yankees will be cautious. Fortunately, the Yankees can plug Vernon Wells in at DH now that Curtis Granderson (forearm) is back from the disabled list.

Travis Hafner went 3-for-4 with three RBI in the Yankees' win over the Astros on Tuesday.

Hafner did his damage with three singles, but they were effective as he now has 17 RBI on the young season. Hitting .318, the designated hitter has entrenched himself in the Yankees lineup. When he's hitting like this, he's worth a look in deep mixed leagues.

Travis Hafner homered and tripled in the Yankees' 5-4 defeat of the Blue Jays on Saturday.

Hafner hit a three-run shot over the right-center field fence in the bottom of the fourth inning and an RBI triple in the seventh, finishing the day with four total RBI. The veteran designated hitter has been a steal for the Yankees so far, boasting a .309/.433/.727 batting line, six home runs and 14 RBI in 19 games this season. He should keep rolling if he remains healthy.

Travis Hafner belted a pinch-hit, go-ahead solo homer in Wednesday's comeback win over the Diamondbacks.

Hafner didn't start with the opposition sending a lefty to the mound, but he got his chance against right-handed electric setup man David Herandnez in the eighth and didn't disappoint. Pronk is now batting .342 with four bombs this season and needs to be started in mixed leagues while he's healthy and has a hot bat.

Travis Hafner had a huge day in his return to Cleveland on Monday, as he went 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI.

Hafner launched a three-run homer to straightaway center in first at-bat and added an RBI single in the third inning. He also drew two walks and scored three times. "Pronk" has hit safely in all seven games this season and should have value in deeper mixed leagues as long as he's healthy.

The Yankees are not concerned about the general stiffness that prevented Travis Hafner from playing Saturday.

"He just wasn't able to do his normal routine, his normal cage stuff," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "He was a little stiff. Nothing to be concerned about. He spends a lot of time getting loose every day and doing his routine, getting in hot tubs and taking his time in the cage. We just didn't have time to do that today." Hafner should be fine for the start of the 2013 regular season.

Travis Hafner has been scratched from Saturday's lineup.

The extent of the injury still hasn't been reported. It sounds like Hafner is dealing with some lower back stiffness. We should know more when the Yankees update his status.