The Indians have no restrictions on Travis Hafner's playing time. Hafner was again plagued by his troublesome right shoulder in 2011, but hasn't experienced any issues thus far in 2012. "I'm just looking for durability," manager Manny Acta said. "He came into spring training from Day One just determined to have a good year and feeling the best he has in the last three years." He's off to a solid start at the plate, batting .267/.389/.533 to go along with two extra-base hits and four RBI through his first 18 plate appearances. With Hafner's $13 million team option for 2013 certain to be declined, he will be a free agent next offseason.

Travis Hafner ripped a two-run shot -- his second of the spring -- Thursday against the Padres. It was his lone hit of the day, but it was an especially impressive one given that it came off of tough lefty Cory Luebke. In fact, both of Hafner's longballs have been against salty southpaws, as he took Scott Downs deep earlier this month. He's also batting .345 this spring.

Travis Hafner hit his first spring homer Sunday off Angels reliever Scott Downs. Hafner also singled in the contest after entering the day 1-for-10. The Indians will have the option of occasionally DHing Carlos Santana against left-handers, taking Hafner out of the lineup. Hafner will do his best to make sure it doesn't happen too often, though. A homer off a tough lefty like Downs should count for a little more than the typical spring training tater.

The Indians have yet to make a decision on whether Travis Hafner will undergo offseason surgery on his ailing right foot. The foot has been an issue for Hafner since all the way back in April and caused him to spend time on the disabled list from mid-August to mid-September. "We're in the process of evaluating that now," athletic trainer Lonnie Soloff said. "But I think we'd all agree that he's running pretty well right now. It's been very encouraging." If he does have an operation, he should be recovered in time for spring training.

Travis Hafner went 2-for-4 and hit a two-run homer Tuesday in the defeat of the White Sox. Hafner has been limited to 88 games this season, but with a .280 average, 12 homers and 55 RBI, he's been a very solid DH when he's been able to play. The Indians are on the hook for another $13 million next year before their finally done with what's been a pretty horrible contract.

Travis Hafner (foot) ran the bases again prior to Saturday's game. The Indians have not set a timetable for Hafner's return, but Jordan Bastian of MLB.com guesses Pronk will be activated during the series against the Rangers that begins Tuesday. He's been sidelined since mid-August with a strained right foot that's likely to be surgically repaired over the offseason.

Travis Hafner (foot) ran again Thursday. Hafner is likely to need surgery in the offseason to repair his strained right foot, but he's making steady progress and currently aiming for a mid-September return. He will share DH duties with new acquisition Jim Thome.

Travis Hafner (foot) may begin jogging this week. Hafner, currently sidelined with a strained right foot, took batting practice for the third straight day Monday. There is no timetable for his return, but the Indians are hopeful that he will be able to return before the end of the season.

Indians skipper Manny Acta said Wednesday that he expects Travis Hafner (foot) to return this season. Acta was probably being overly optimistic, as Hafner could still need season-ending surgery on his strained right foot if rest and rehab don't do the trick within the next couple weeks. He remains in a walking boot.

Travis Hafner has reported improvement with his right foot. Hafner remains in a walking boot and will see specialists early next week. "The diagnosis hasn't changed, but the necessary treatment, down time and intervention is evolving," Indians head trainer Lonnie Soloff said. The Indians haven't yet ruled out season-ending surgery, but it's obviously good news that he's feeling better.