"The Indians have acquired veteran right-hander Derek Lowe from Atlanta for what is believed to be a minor league pitcher.

The team has yet to make the trade official.

Lowe, 38, went 9-17 with a 5.05 ERA in 34 starts this past season for the Braves. Atlanta will absorb all but $5 million of the $15 million he'll earn next season. Lowe signed a four-year $60 million deal with Atlanta headed into the 2009 season.

One of the Indians goals in preparation for next season was to add a veteran starter to the rotation. Lowe will be joining a rotation of Justin Masterson, Ubaldo Jimenez, Josh Tomlin and Fausto Carmona."