Cubs signed RHP Jensen Lewis to a minor league contract.

Lewis hasn't appeared in the majors since 2010 and spent last year with the Diamondbacks' Triple-A affiliate. While he's had success in the past as a middle reliever, he remains doubtful to win a spot in the Cubs' bullpen in spring training.

Diamondbacks reassigned RHP Jensen Lewis to Triple-A Reno.

Lewis allowed only four hits over seven scoreless innings this spring, but he wasn't able to crack the talented Arizona bullpen. He'll act as relief depth this year.

Rangers signed RHP Jensen Lewis to a minor league contract.

The deal also carries an invite to spring training, where Lewis will attempt to land a spot in the Texas bullpen. He'll get a $675,000 salary if he manages the feat.

Indians released RHP Jensen Lewis.

The owner of a 3.68 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 198 major-league innings over four seasons, Lewis was struggling mightily as a reliever for Triple-A Columbus this year, posting a 5.14 ERA and 1.96 WHIP in 28 innings. Still just 27, he'll likely be able to latch on somewhere else.

Indians sent RHP Jensen Lewis outright to Triple-A Columbus.

Lewis passed through waivers without drawing much interest. Probably because of his 14.29 spring ERA.

Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that the Indians have placed Jensen Lewis on waivers.

Lewis has registered a 14.29 ERA in five-plus innings of work this spring and is in danger of being released if the Tribe don't find a taker. The right-hander is owed $650,000 this season as a first-year arbitration-eligible player.

Jensen Lewis is in danger of being released if he doesn't turn things around in a hurry.

He's given up nine earned runs over 5 2/3 innings this spring and has a 1/3 K/BB ratio. The Indians will have to pay the right-hander all of his $650,000 salary even if he's let go, but it sounds like they're willing to do so even though Lewis held a 2.97 ERA in 37 games for the Tribe last year. "There has to be some concern," manager Manny Acta said. "He's a two-pitch pitcher [fastball, changeup]. When you're a two-pitch guy, you have to have command of both of them at this level to have success. Right now, he's not commanding any of them and getting himself in trouble."

Indians and RHP Jensen Lewis avoided arbitration Thursday by agreeing to a one-year, $650,000 contract.

Lewis was a candidate to be non-tendered, so he chose to re-up at just over the league minimum rather than test the free agent waters. He posted a 2.45 ERA in 23 appearances at Triple-A Columbus in 2010 while also registering a 2.97 ERA and 1.29 WHIP over 36 1/3 innings in the bigs.

Indians optioned RHP Jensen Lewis to Triple-A Columbus.

Lewis threw two scoreless innings in his latest stint with the Indians, giving him a 3.86 ERA in 25 2/3 innings this season.

The Indians had told Jensen Lewis that he would be demoted, but when Carlos Santana suffered his knee injury, Lewis got to stick around.

The right-hander has been up and down the the Tribe this year, as the demotion would have been his fifth of the season. He's posted a 4.01 ERA and 1.54 WHIP in 24 games with the Indians this season.

Jensen Lewis and Indians third base coach were ejected for their part in a benches-clearing confrontation during the eighth inning of Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.

Benches cleared after Lewis threw behind Adrian Beltre to lead off the bottom of the eighth inning. The Red Sox likely thought it was some sort of retribution for Josh Beckett hitting Shelley Duncan and Shin Soo-Choo earlier in the game. No punches were thrown in the incident, but tempers were certainly flaring. After a delay of several minutes, order was finally restored, sending Lewis and Smith to the showers.

Indians optioned RHP Jensen Lewis to Triple-A Columbus.

Lewis, 26, has posted a 4.01 ERA and a 1.54 WHIP in 24 2/3 innings this season in the big leagues. He's likely to make it back in a few weeks.

Indians optioned RHP Jensen Lewis to Triple-A Columbus.

As expected. Lewis was designated for assignment despite having an option remaining, but it was called a "procedural move" by the club. The 26-year-old right-hander returns to a 2.25 ERA over 13 appearances with the Clippers this season. He'll be back.

The Indians are expected to option right-hander Jensen Lewis to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.

Lewis had an option remaining, however he was designated for assignment Tuesday as a "procedural move," as described by the club. He is highly unlikely to be claimed. The 26-year-old right-hander has a 4.18 ERA and 1.56 WHIP over 22 relief appearances with the Indians this season.

Indians optioned RHP Jensen Lewis to Triple-A Columbus.

He was cleared to make room for Asdrubal Cabrera's return from the disabled list. Jensen allowed two runs over two appearances during his three-day stay with the big club. He'll return to a 2.25 ERA over 13 relief appearances with the Clippers.

Indians recalled RHP Jensen Lewis from Triple-A Columbus.

Lewis has been up and down with the big club this season, struggling with his control in the majors but pitching quite well at Triple-A. He was needed with Kerry Wood landing on the disabled list.

Indians optioned RHP Jensen Lewis to Triple-A Columbus.

The carousel continues. Lewis has been optioned and recalled several times this season and will probably be involved in several more transactions before the season is through. He will leave behind a 3.86 ERA.

Indians recalled RHP Jensen Lewis from Triple-A Columbus.

Lewis found his control in Triple-A and the Indians decided it was enough to merit another look at him. In 10 2/3 innings, Lewis compiled a 1.69 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP to go with his 10/1 K/BB ratio. He'll help to patch a bullpen that was put into heavy use Saturday due to David Huff's injury.

Indians optioned RHP Jensen Lewis to Triple-A Columbus.

Lewis suddenly got wild again, walking five in his last two appearances. He still had a 2.61 ERA in 10 1/3 innings this season, but he had an option left and guys like Hector Ambriz and Rafael Perez can't be sent down.