DH Hafner scratched from Indians lineup

CLEVELAND (AP) -Travis Hafner has been scratched from the Cleveland Indians' starting lineup to rest his surgically repaired right shoulder.

The veteran designated hitter was replaced by Shelley Duncan to start the final game of a four-game series with the New York Yankees. Hafner has had fatigue in his shoulder the past couple of seasons and is often forced to take a day off.

Since mid-June, Hafner has been one of Cleveland's hottest hitters, batting .449 (13 for 29) over his last eight games. In 25 starts since June 11, he has hit .341 with six doubles, four homers and 11 RBI.

Hafner has been particularly successful at Progressive Field, hitting .324 with seven of his nine homers and 22 of his 33 RBI this season.