Indians sent OF Ezequiel Carrera outright to Triple-A Columbus.

Carrera cleared waivers after being designated for assignment over the weekend. The 25-year-old will serve as outfield depth at the Triple-A level.

Indians designated OF Ezequiel Carrera for assignment.

Carrera had just returned to the organization when he was claimed off waivers on Thursday. It's possible he'll pass through this time and be assigned to Triple-A Columbus.

Indians claimed OF Ezequiel Carrera off waivers from the Phillies.

Carrera, of course, spent the last two and a half seasons with the Tribe before they designated him for assignment at the end of spring training. The speedster will provide outfield depth.

Phillies designated OF Ezequiel Carrera for assignment.

The move clears a spot for Delmon Young on the active roster. Carrera, who was claimed off waivers from the Indians, went 1-for-13 with two runs scored in 13 games with the Phillies. He could draw interest somewhere as a potential reserve outfielder.

Phillies claimed OF Ezequiel Carrera off waivers from the Indians.

Rule 5 pick Ender Inciarte was designated for assignment in a corresponding roster move. Carrera owns an underwhelming .255/.306/.347 batting line over 384 plate appearances in the majors, but he has speed and is capable of playing all three outfield positions. He should be a useful bench player for Charlie Manuel.

Indians designated OF Ezequiel Carrera for assignment.

The move clears room on the 40-man roster for Jason Giambi. Carrera owns an underwhelming .255/.306/.347 batting line over 384 plate appearances in the majors, but he has speed and is capable of playing all three outfield positions. It's possible he'll draw interest on waivers.

The Indians have told outfielder Ezequiel Carrera that he will not make the Opening Day roster.

Carrera is out of options, so the Indians will attempt to trade him. The 25-year-old owns an underwhelming .255/.306/.347 batting line over 384 plate appearances in the majors, but he has speed and is capable of playing all three outfield positions. He could latch on somewhere as a reserve outfielder.

Indians recalled OF Ezequiel Carrera from Triple-A Columbus.

Carrera has spent all of this season in the minors, batting .294/.345/.419 with six homers and 26 steals for Columbus. He'll back up at all three outfield spots.

Indians optioned OF Ezequiel Carrera, SS Juan Diaz and RHP Corey Kluber to Triple-A Columbus.

Of the three, Carrera probably had the best chance to crack the Opening Day roster, especially with Grady Sizemore's injury. But, he batted just .227/.292/.227 this spring to earn a trip to Triple-A to start the season.

Batting leadoff in his second major league doubleheader, Ezequiel Carrera went 5-for-10 with two runs and an RBI.

He also stole his sixth base of the season. Carrera is the beneficiary of Mickey Brantley's temporary absence, and he's making the most of it with seven hits in his last three games.