Phillies released OF Dave Sappelt. Sappelt signed a minor league contract with Philadelphia in December but failed to make the 25-man roster out of spring training and will now seek a better opportunity. The 27-year-old outfielder is a .251/.301/.343 hitter in 274 major league plate appearances.

Phillies signed OF Dave Sappelt to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Sappelt appeared in 31 games for the Cubs in 2013, slashing .269/.280/.549 with no homers, four RBI and three stolen bases in 75 at-bats. The 26-year-old is a decent defender, so he'll be usable in a pinch if Philly's outfield is wrecked by injuries in 2014.

Cubs released OF Dave Sappelt. The 26-year-old appeared in 31 games for the Cubs in 2013, slashing .269/.280/.549 with no homers, four RBI and three stolen bases in 75 at-bats. His value is primarily derived from his defensive ability, which makes him a reserve outfielder at best and a non-factor in fantasy leagues.

Cubs sent OF Dave Sappelt outright to Triple-A Iowa. Sappelt was designated for assignment earlier this week. He hit .240/.269/.280 this year for the Cubs.

Cubs designated OF Dave Sappelt for assignment. Sappelt batted just .240/.269/.280 in 78 plate appearances this season with Chicago. The 26-year-old outfielder is likely to pass through waivers unclaimed.

Cubs optioned OF Dave Sappelt to Triple-A Iowa. Sappelt has batted just .240/.269/.280 in 31 games this year in the major leagues. He was given the boot off the Cubs' 25-man roster for the return of David DeJesus.

Dave Sappelt went 4-for-5 with two RBI against the White Sox on Monday. With Scott Hairston gone and David DeJesus and Ryan Sweeney on the DL, someone has to play the outfield for the Cubs. Sappelt should be in there against lefties until the team gets healthier, and he could stick around afterwards if he gets hot. Of course, he had been just 9-for-50 this season entering the night.

Cubs recalled OF Dave Sappelt from Triple-A Iowa. Sappelt batted .178 (8-for-45) in his first stint with the Cubs earlier this season. He'll provide outfield depth.

Cubs optioned OF Dave Sappelt to Triple-A Iowa. Sappelt was batting .178/.229/.222 in 48 plate appearances with Chicago. He may get another shot later this year.

Dave Sappelt was scratched from Sunday's lineup with a bruised neck. He should be fine in a day or two. Sappelt has made the Cubs' Opening Day roster as the fifth outfielder.