The deal was pending a physical, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been finalized.

The 28-year-old Lopez, who has spent eight seasons in the majors, split this year between Washington and St. Louis. He batted .283 with six homers and 46 RBIs in 143 games.

The Cardinals acquired Lopez after the Nationals released him in late July along with catchers Paul Lo Duca and Johnny Estrada.

A switch-hitter, Lopez was an All-Star shortstop in 2005 with Cincinnati. He broke into the big leagues with Toronto in 2001.

Lopez has spent most of his career at shortstop, but he played 101 games at second base last season.

The Diamondbacks agreed Wednesday with Augie Ojeda on a $712,500, one-year contract to keep the utility infielder around for a third season.

Arizona Diamondbacks News News » Report: Lopez, Diamondbacks agree to deal
Report: Lopez, Diamondbacks agree to deal
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Free-agent infielder Felipe Lopez and the Arizona Diamondbacks reached a preliminary agreement on a $3.5 million, one-year contract. MLB Winter Meetings