WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) -The Cleveland Indians optioned outfielder Ben Francisco to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, giving infielder Andy Marte the final spot on their 25-man roster.

The Indians still have one more move to make before opening the season Monday in Cleveland against the Chicago White Sox. They are expected to place outfielder Shin-Soo Choo, recovering from surgery on his left elbow in September, on the disabled list.

The demotion of Francisco was expected since he had an option remaining and Marte did not, but it came as a disappointment to the 26-year-old, who had an outstanding spring camp. If the Indians had tried to send Marte down, another team could have claimed him off waivers.

Francisco hit .362 with three homers and nine RBIs in 16 games. It wasn't enough to crack Cleveland's outfield, which includes All-Star Grady Sizemore in center, developing talent Franklin Gutierrez in right and the platoon of veterans Jason Michaels and David Dellucci in left. Starting third baseman Casey Blake also can play the outfield, giving manager Eric Wedge additional roster flexibility.