Cleveland Indians designated hitter Travis Hafner missed Saturdays game against the Orioles with soreness in his left shoulder, an injury that could keep him sidelined for several days.

If the shoulder is still sore Sunday, Hafner will be examined in Cleveland on Monday – an off day for the team.

It will be interesting to see how he feels tomorrow, Indians manager Eric Wedge said Saturday. If its the same tomorrow, (hes) definitely going to have it looked at.

Hafner had surgery on his right shoulder last October and had played in only 72 games this season while recovering from the operation. He began the season before being put on the disabled list from April 29-June 5 with shoulder soreness.

Hafner is batting .272 with 13 home runs and 38 RBIs.

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