Mon 3/12/12 5:03 PM

The Astros are shutting down right-hander Wilton Lopez for a couple days due to forearm tightness. Astros manager Brad Mills said the issue isn't considered serious. Lopez, 28, had a 2.79 ERA and 56/18 K/BB ratio over 71 innings last season and is projected to pitch in a set-up role again in 2012.