Indians manager Manny Acta said that Jack Hannahan (back) is tentatively scheduled to return to the starting lineup Saturday. Hannahan hasn't played since May 13 due to a sore lower back, but he has felt improvement in recent days. Jose Lopez has played well during his absence and could see some time in the DH spot with Travis Hafner (knee) sidelined.

Jack Hannahan (back) is available off the bench Wednesday but isn't expected to return to the lineup for a couple days. Hannahan hasn't played since May 13, so it's surprising the Indians haven't placed him on the disabled list at this point. Perhaps he'll finally make it back by this weekend.

Jack Hannahan (back) is out of the Indians' lineup again Wednesday. Hannahan hasn't appeared in a game since May 13 because of back tightness. He's apparently available in an emergency, but it's surprising the Indians haven't placed him on the disabled list at this point. Jose Lopez will make another start at the hot corner Wednesday.

Jack Hannahan (back) is available in an emergency Tuesday evening against the Tigers. Hannahan hasn't appeared in a game since May 13 because of back tightness. An MRI taken last week ruled out a severe injury but he is still feeling some discomfort.

Jack Hannahan will test out his back during batting practice Friday and could return to the lineup as soon as Saturday. He won't start Friday but might be available off the bench. An MRI on his back taken earlier this week ruled out structural damage, but he's yet to air it out in the batting cage.

Jack Hannahan (back) is hoping to return to the Indians' starting lineup on Friday or Saturday. Hannahan has been sidelined since Sunday because of back tightness. An MRI taken earlier this week ruled out structural damage and he played catch on Thursday.

Jack Hannahan is not in Monday's lineup against the Twins. No word on the reason for his absence, but Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer speculates that he may have tweaked his back during Sunday's game. Jose Lopez will start in his place at the hot corner Monday.

Jack Hannahan (groin) is back in Thursday's lineup against the Red Sox. Hannahan sat out Wednesday's game with a sore left groin, but the injury is not considered serious. The 32-year-old is hitting a surprising .291/.374/.491 with two homers, 16 RBI and a .792 OPS over 100 plate appearances this season.

Jack Hannahan continued his torrid hitting against the Royals on Tuesday, driving home two runs in the Indians' 4-3 win. Hannahan finished the game 2-for-3 and is now hitting .364 on the young season. His two-run double in the fifth inning would score the eventual winning run and gives him 13 RBI on the season. While he's bound to cool off at some point soon, the veteran infielder is playable as a third baseman or corner infielder in deeper leagues while he's raking.

Jack Hannahan had a two-run double and a sac fly Friday as the Indians edged the A's 4-3. The bottom half of the Indians lineup has created more scoring opportunities than the top so far and Hannahan has taken advantage, collecting 11 RBI in 10 games while hitting eighth and ninth. Just realize he's not going to remain nearly this productive, and anyone thinking of picking him up in a mixed league should pass.