Yankees activate Hafner, place Sabathia on DL
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The New York Yankees activated designated hitter Travis Hafner off the 60-day disabled list and officially ended CC Sabathia's season on Wednesday, placing the ailing lefty on the 60-day DL.
Tests earlier this week revealed a Grade 2 left hamstring strain for Sabathia, who was hurt in last Friday's start against San Francisco. It's an injury that will require about eight weeks to heal. He finished a disappointing campaign just 14-13 with a career-worst 4.78 ERA in 32 starts.
Hafner has been recovering from a shoulder injury and hasn't played since July 26, the same day the Yankees acquired Alfonso Soriano from the Cubs.
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In 81 games this season, Hafner has hit 12 home runs and driven in 37 runs. He was hitless in 15 at-bats after the All-Star break before going on the DL.