This Just In: Hafner hits the DL

The Indians placed designated hitter Travis Hafner on the 15-day disabled list on Friday with a right oblique strain, and replaced him on the roster with Triple-A Columbus outfielder Ezequiel Carrera.  The Indians also optioned out infielder Luis Valbuena and added right-handed Frank Herrmann to the roster from Columbus.

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