Cubs released RHP Andy Sonnanstine. Sonnanstine refused an outright assignment to Triple-A Iowa and was granted his freedom. It doesn't appear to be in the hurler's best interest, as there are few organizations with an easier path to major league inning as the Cubs at this point. Sonnanstine gave up eight runs on 13 hits over five innings this spring. He'll receive a minor league pact elsewhere, but has no chance at a big league job out of the gate.

Cubs sent RHP Andy Sonnanstine outright to Triple-A Iowa. The move clears him from the 40-man roster. Sonnanstine has given up eight runs on 13 hits over five innings this spring and will function as rotation depth in the minors.

Andy Sonnanstine allowed five runs in two innings of relief against the White Sox on Sunday. He was officially credited with a blown save. Sonnanstine signed a non-guarnteed contract with the Cubs this offseason and will have to improve on his numbers if he plans to make their Opening Day roster.

Cubs signed RHP Andy Sonnanstine. Terms aren't yet known, but he signed a split contract. Sonnanstine, 28, was non-tendered by the Rays in December after posting an ugly 5.55 ERA and 12/12 K/BB ratio over 35 2/3 innings at the major-league level this past season. The soft-tossing right-hander will serve as insurance for the bullpen and starting rotation.

Rays non-tendered RHP Andy Sonnanstine. Sonnanstine was arbitration-eligible for the second time this winter. The 28-year-old right-hander earned $912,500 in 2011 while posting an ugly 5.55 ERA and 12/12 K/BB ratio over 35 2/3 innings at the major-league level. Some team may give him a chance to start again, but he'll likely have to settle for a minor league deal this offseason.

Rays recalled RHP Andy Sonnanstine from Triple-A Durham. Sonnanstine has posted a 5.71 ERA over a34 2/3 innings for the Rays this season. He'll be used in long relief.

The Rays will recall Andy Sonnanstine from Triple-A Durham Friday. He'll provide the team with a long relief option. Sonnanstine has posted a 5.71 ERA over a34 2/3 innings for the Rays this season.

Rays optioned RHP Andy Sonnanstine to Triple-A Durham. Sonnanstine has allowed 22 earned runs in just 34 2/3 innings this season for a 5.71 ERA. The right-hander should be back up at some point later this summer.