Jack Hannahan was ejected by home plate umpire Gary Darling after a bench clearing altercation between the Royals and Indians on Saturday. The benches erupted after Indians starter Jeanmar Gomez drilled Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas with a pitch in the bottom of the third inning, after narrowly missing him on the previous offering. Indians manager Manny Acta was also tossed. There may be additional fines or suspensions handed down after this incident.

Jack Hannahan went 2-for-6 with a three-run homer in Thursday's marathon against the Blue Jays. Incredibly, Hannahan has homered in his first game of the season four straight years. Three of them came on Opening Day (2008, '11 and now '12). He also homered in his first game after being called up in 2009 (he never saw the majors in 2010). Hannahan homers once every 47 at-bats for this career, so it's truly a pretty bizarre feat.

Jack Hannahan will open the 2012 regular season as the Indians' starting third baseman. Hannahan beat out Lonnie Chisenhall for the gig. But the 32-year-old hit just .250/.331/.388 in 110 games last year and is doubtful to hold any sort of fantasy value.

Jack Hannahan (back) could return to game action this weekend. Hannahan hasn't appeared in a Cactus League game since March 15 due to back tightness, but it's not considered a major issue. The 32-year-old is currently competing with Lonnie Chisenhall for the starting third base job and appears to have the upper hand.

Jordan Bastian of MLB.com hears that it's "highly likely" that the Indians will offer Jack Hannahan arbitration. It's a pretty easy decision. Hannahan, though not much of a threat at the plate, is a terrific defender at the hot corner, and, as a first-time eligible arbitration player, shouldn't see too big of a hike from the $500,000 salary he had in 2011. Assuming Lonnie Chisenhall begins the year in the majors, Hannahan will be slated for backup duty in 2012.

Jack Hannahan returned to action on Tuesday September 20.

Jack Hannahan (calf) is still not ready to return. Hannahan hasn't played since September 4 due to a left calf strain. The 31-year-old infielder was originally expected to be available for Friday's series opener against the Twins, but he has yet to rejoin the team.

Jack Hannahan (calf) will rejoin the Indians on Friday and should be available immediately. Hannahan has been sidelined since last weekend with a left calf strain. The 31-year-old infielder has batted .248/.330/.388 in 104 games this season for Cleveland.

Indians skipper Manny Acta said Monday morning that Jack Hannahan (calf) could miss 5-7 days. Hannahan was pulled in the third inning of Sunday's game after feeling tightness in his left calf and reported no improvement when he arrived back at the ballpark on Monday morning. The 31-year-old infielder is batting .248/.330/.388 in 104 games this season.

Jack Hannahan (calf) said he has "no clue" how long he'll be out. Hannahan left Sunday's game in the third inning with tightness in his left calf after singling. He's scheduled to be examined on Monday, at which time we'll have more information. Lonnie Chisenhall will pick up extra at-bats in his absence.