CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Yandy Diaz followed the Tyler Naquin blueprint.
The rookie infielder has made the Indians' Opening Day roster, manager Terry Francona revealed to reporters on Thursday. Michael Martinez also made the club, and the team will option infielders Erik Gonzalez and Giovanny Urshela to Triple-A Columbus.
Jason Kipnis' shoulder injury left the door ajar for Diaz. The rookie figures to spend some time at third base, with Jose Ramirez shifting to second base to fill in for Kipnis, who is recovering from a strained right rotator cuff.
Diaz boasts a .429 average and 1.