Yandy Diaz has made the Opening Day roster of the Cleveland Indians after he was expected to begin the season in the Minor Leagues.

Diaz, 25, could start at third base with Jason Kipnis and Lonnie Chisenhall starting the season on the disabled list. He hit .325 in 95 games at Triple-A Columbus last season.

"Yandy's spring training was terrific. I think we all agree. If you look at Yandy's last year, we were trying to figure out a place for his bat," Terry Francona said. "That's why he was going to the outfield. It's not a kid who got 45 at-bats and never hit. He has been a good hitter and he's becoming a better hitter."