Jose Lopez has agreed to a one-year contract with the Yomiuri Giants of Japan's Central League.

The deal will pay him $911,000, which is probably double what he would have made state-side. Lopez batted just .246/.270/.356 in 81 games last season, but he does have some power and should do pretty well in Japan.

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that Jose Lopez is close to a deal with the Yomiuri Giants of Japan's Central League.

It was reported over the weekend that the Astros were close to signing Lopez, but that was incorrect. The 29-year-old infielder batted just .246/.270/.356 in 81 games this past season between the Indians and White Sox and owns a .688 career OPS in the big leagues. He'll hope for better luck overseas.

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that there is "nothing going on" with Jose Lopez and the Astros.

Lopez reportedly said Saturday that he would be flying to Houston soon to take a physical, but apparently that's not the case. MLB.com's Brian McTaggart has also said the Astros are not in "active discussions at this time with free agents." The 29-year-old will continue to look for a job.

According to MLBTradeRumors.com, the Astros are close to signing free agent infielder Jose Lopez.

Lopez, who is currently playing in the Venezuelan Winter League, said during a press conference Saturday that he's flying to Houston on December 26, and that everything will depend on a physical exam. The 29-year-old hit .246/.270/.356 with four home runs and 28 RBI in 81 games between the Indians and White Sox in 2012.

White Sox purchased the contract of INF Jose Lopez from Triple-A Charlotte.

Lopez was released by the Indians earlier this month and will serve in a utility role for the White Sox. He's taking the place of Dylan Axelrod on the active roster.

White Sox signed INF Jose Lopez to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Charlotte.

Lopez was released by the Indians over the weekend after clearing waivers. The 28-year-old batted just .249/.272/.366 with four home runs, 28 RBI and a .639 OPS in 224 plate appearances with Cleveland this season, but he figures to join the White Sox at some point in late August or September.

Indians released INF Jose Lopez.

He had been designated for assignment last week after batting .249/.272/.366 with four home runs, 28 RBI and a .639 OPS in 224 plate appearances. Lopez will try to catch on somewhere to finish out the season.

Jose Lopez had a massive day at the dish on Saturday, going 5-for-6 with three RBI in an 11-5 thrashing of the Orioles.

The five-hit night raised Lopez's batting average from .232 to .257. With Lonnie Chisenhall on the disabled list, Lopez is being counted on to be a run producer in the Indians' lineup. He did the job Saturday.

Jose Lopez hit a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Reds.

Lopez's third home run of the season was his first since May 17. Receiving limited starts and a continual threat to be designated for assignment, Lopez is off the radar outside of exceptionally deep AL-only leagues.

Jose Lopez returned to action on Thursday June 7.

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.