Dickerson is having a rough spring, hitting .174 in 24 at bats, though three of his four hits have gone for extra bases. After being signed to a minor league contract in February, Dickerson has been given a shot in the major league camp, but just hasn't performed. Dickerson's chances of making the 25-man roster seem slim. Throughout his career, Dickerson has been a serviceable pinch hitter, but with a number of players ahead of him, Dickerson seems unlikely to crack the major league roster.

Dickerson signed a minor league contract with the Blue Jays on Saturday that includes an invite to spring training.The 32-year-old Dickerson owns a .257/.335/.395 batting line for his career, but he's really struggled since making the jump to the AL in 2011, posting a .297 OBP and .679 OPS in 182 games between New York, Baltimore and Cleveland. He will now join Toronto in hopes of earning a roster spot, but Dickerson will likely only break camp with the big club if Dalton Pompey gets hurt or falters during spring training.

Dickerson has elected free agency, Chris Cotillo of SB Nation reports. Rather than accept his outright assignment to Triple-A Columbus, Dickerson has decided to explore his opportunities elsewhere. The 32-year-old hit just .224/.309/.327 in 41 games with the Indians this season and may very well have to settle for another minor league deal.

Dickerson has been outrighted to Triple-A Columbus. With the move, he's no longer on the 40-man roster, leaving Cleveland with six vacancies to add players between now and the Rule 5 Draft in December.

Dickerson (back) is out of the Indians' lineup again Saturday. Evidently, the back tightness that resulted in Dickerson's scratch from Thursday's lineup has yet to subside. Tyler Holt will man right field Saturday after Ryan Raburn occupied the position the previous two days.

Dickerson (back) remains out of the lineup Friday against the White Sox. A late scratch from Thursday's lineup, Dickerson will miss a second straight start Friday as Ryan Raburn once again mans right field for Cleveland. The full extent of the lower-back issue is uncertain, but it wouldn't be a surprise if the team held Dickerson out again Saturday, with another lefty in Jose Quintana on the hill for the White Sox.

Dickerson was scratched from Thursday's lineup with lower-back tightness, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports. He'll be replaced in the lineup by Tyler Holt, who gets the start in right field and will bat ninth. Dickerson enjoyed regular playing time in the Indians' outfield for a time, but he's been mostly relegated to bench duty the last couple of weeks. The injury certainly won't help his case to pick up at-bats.

Dickerson is out of the lineup Sunday against the Astros, MLB.com reports. Dickerson will take a seat for the first time in five games with lefty Brett Oberholtzer starting for the Astros. The 32-year-old seems to have a steady grasp on a starting job so long as David Murphy remains on the DL, but he's produced little value in return to this point, slashing .242/.317/.352 over 91 at-bats with the Indians.

Dickerson (knee) is back in the lineup Monday against the Reds.

Dickerson (knee) replaced Nick Swisher in the ninth inning Sunday.