Travis Hafner (knee) now expects to return from the disabled list Wednesday. Hafner originally aimed to return Tuesday, but it appears that the Indians have decided to give him a full day of rest following his final rehab game on Monday. The veteran designated hitter has been sidelined since May 23 due to right knee surgery.

Travis Hafner (knee) expects to be activated from the disabled list Tuesday. Hafner resumed his rehab assignment on Monday night with Triple-A Columbus and went 0-for-4. However, barring any last minute setbacks with his surgically-repaired right knee, he should be activated and available for Tuesday's game.

Travis Hafner (knee) will resume his minor league rehab assignment Saturday at Triple-A Columbus. It's possible he'll be activated from the disabled list Monday. Hafner has been sidelined since undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in late May.

Travis Hafner (knee) is set to begin a minor league rehab assignment Wednesday with Triple-A Columbus. Hafner is likely to play in four or five rehab games before rejoining the Indians' starting lineup. The veteran designated hitter has been on the shelf since undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in late May.

Travis Hafner (knee) ran the bases Monday. Hafner is scheduled to do some sliding on Tuesday. Barring any setbacks with his surgically-repaired knee, he could be cleared to begin a minor league rehab stint later this week.

Indians manager Manny Acta said Friday that Travis Hafner (knee) will soon start running the bases. Barring any setbacks, Hafner should go out on a minor league rehab assignment while the Indians are on their current 10-game roadtrip. The Indians are hopeful he'll be ready to return in the early part of July.

Travis Hafner (knee) is not expected to be activated during the Indians' 10-game road trip that begins Friday, but he could be ready for a rehab assignment sometime during that stretch. Hafner has missed the last month following arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. The Indians are anticipating him being ready to resume his designated hitter duties in early July.

Travis Hafner (knee) has taken batting practice twice. The big test for Hafner will be running, and he's yet to be cleared for that activity. The Indians aren't expecting him to be ready for activation until early July.

Travis Hafner (knee) has been doing some light hitting off a tee. Hafner underwent a right medial meniscectomy late last month and is progressing on schedule. He's expected back in early July. "Haf is doing well," Indians manager Manny Acta said. "He's already taking some swings off a tee. It's going well. That's all I can tell you right now."

Travis Hafner underwent a right medial meniscectomy Thursday morning on his right knee. As scheduled. Hafner is expected to need between four and six weeks of recovery time, meaning he'll have to hustle to get back before the All-Star break. The Indians are going with a rotation at DH in his absence.