Lowe feels better; Indians send 7 to minors

Cleveland Indians right-hander Derek Lowe doesn’t think his sore back is serious, and lefty David Huff will miss time with a hamstring injury.

The 38-year-old Lowe left Thursday’s start after three innings with tightness near his right ribcage. He said he felt better and he doesn’t expect to go on the disabled list for the first time in his career. Huff’s injury drops him from competition with right-handers Jeanmar Gomez and Kevin Slowey for the fifth rotation spot. Cleveland sent seven players to the minor leagues Friday. Left-hander Nick Hagadone and infielderRuss Canzler were optioned to Triple-A Columbus. Reassigned to minor league camp were catcher Luke Carlin, infielder Andy LaRoche, leftyChris Seddon and right-handers Chris Ray and Robinson Tejeda.