CLEVELAND (AP) -Travis Hafner was left in the minor leagues Tuesday when the Cleveland Indians didn’t make him one of their September callups.
Bothered by a weak right shoulder, Hafner hit only .217 with four homers and 22 RBIs in 46 games with the Indians this season. At Triple-A Buffalo, he batted .318 (7-for-22) with four RBIs in seven games during an injury rehabilitation assignment.
Hafner could join Double-A Akron to continue his rehab when the Aeros open the first round of the Eastern League playoffs on Wednesday.
Cleveland activated second baseman Josh Barfield, who also was on a rehab assignment at Buffalo. and recalled first baseman Michael Aubrey and right-handers Tom Mastny, John Meloan and Brian Slocum. Left-hander Rich Rundles’ contract was purchased from the Bisons.
Barfield had surgery on his left middle finger June 17. In 13 games rehabbing at Akron and Buffalo, he hit .204 (9-for-44) with two RBIs
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