Updating a previous item, Jose Lopez was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to lower back soreness. It's probably safe to call him day-to-day. Lonnie Chisenhall will make the start at the hot corner Tuesday night.

Jose Lopez was scratched from Tuesday's lineup. It's not clear if the scratch is injury-related. Lonnie Chisenhall will now make the start at third base.

Indians sent INF Jose Lopez outright to Triple-A Columbus. Lopez cleared waivers after being designated for assignment earlier this week. The 28-year-old is unable to refuse the assignment, so he'll serve as infield depth at the minor league level. Lopez batted just .190 (4-for-21) during his time with the big club.

Indians designated INF Jose Lopez for assignment. The 28-year-old gets the boot to clear a 25-man and 40-man roster spot for Johnny Damon. Lopez batted just .190 (4-for-21) in his month-long stay with the Tribe.

Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that the Indians have removed Jose Lopez from the roster. He was cleared to make room for Johnny Damon, though it's not confirmed if he'll be released or designated for assignment. Lopez, who made the Opening Day roster as a non-roster player, is hitting just .190 (4-for-21) with one homer in five games this season.

Jose Lopez belted a solo homer in Monday's loss to the White Sox. Lopez got a start at first base and took White Sox closer Hector Santiago deep to start the ninth inning. It was his first playing time of the season, and he doesn't figure to see many at-bats off the bench.

Jose Lopez has made the Indians' Opening Day roster. Lopez has batted .313/.353/.521 with a couple home runs this spring to cinch a spot. He'll back up at the corner infield positions, as well as second base. Aaron Cunningham also made the club in a bench role.

Indians manager Manny Acta said Jose Lopez is "looking very good right now" and is making a strong case to win a bench spot. Lopez is hitting .529 (9-for-17) with two homers and has played first, second and third base. "Not too long ago, he was an All-Star in this league," Acta said. "He went to winter ball and worked very hard to get back to where he was. He's in a lot better shape than when I saw him in Seattle. He gives us that right-handed bat that can play first, second and third. There is still two weeks to go, but he's looking very good right now."

Indians signed INF Jose Lopez to a minor league contract. The deal includes an invitation to spring training. Lopez, 28, batted just .216/.245/.372 with eight home runs, 21 RBI and a .617 OPS over 242 plate appearances this past season for the Rockies and Marlins. He'll try to win a bench role in spring training but probably will begin the year at Triple-A.

Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer confirms that the Indians are talking to free agent infielder Jose Lopez about a minor league deal. Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com reported Tuesday night that the two sides were having "serious discussions" about a contract. Lopez, 28, batted just .216 with a .617 OPS over 242 plate appearances in 2011 between the Rockies and Marlins. While he hasn't been a productive player for a couple years now, he could carve out a role as a platoon player during spring training.