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Ryan Sweeney CF/RF CHC
15 Days Chicago Cubs Comment

Cubs purchased the contract of OF Ryan Sweeney from Triple-A Iowa.

Sweeney was raking to the tune of a .337/.396/.627 batting line at the Triple-A level, but he seems doubtful to hold much fantasy value. The 28-year-old outfielder is a .280/.338/.378 career hitter in the majors.

Ryan Sweeney CF/RF CHC
16 Days Chicago Cubs Comment

The Cubs are planning to promote outfielder Ryan Sweeney from Triple-A Iowa before Tuesday's game.

Chicago opens a two-game set with the rival Cardinals on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field. Sweeney, who's been killing the ball at Triple-A Iowa, will take over for struggling backup outfielder Dave Sappelt on the Cubs' active roster. This is not a move that needs to register on fantasy radars.

Ryan Sweeney CF/RF CHC
2 Months Chicago Cubs Comment

Cubs signed OF Ryan Sweeney to a minor league contract.

Sweeney, who was released by the Red Sox over the weekend at his request, will report to Triple-A Iowa. The Cubs don't have a whole lot of outfield depth at the big league level, so it's not a bad landing spot for the 28-year-old. "I've just been home for the last few days working out," Sweeney said. "They want me to go get some at-bats and hopefully I'll be up pretty quick."

Ryan Sweeney CF/RF CHC
2 Months Chicago Cubs Comment

Red Sox released OF Ryan Sweeney.

Sweeney could not crack the Opening Day roster and did not want to accept a spot at Triple-A Pawtucket. He batted .217/.308/.239 in 52 plate appearances this spring.

Ryan Sweeney CF/RF CHC
2 Months Chicago Cubs Comment

Ryan Sweeney indicated Wednesday that he wouldn't accept a minor league assignment if he's not added to the Opening Day roster.

Sweeney appears to be on the outside looking in for a roster spot, so figures to use his opt-out clause on Thursday. The 28-year-old outfielder is batting .222 (10-for-45) with a double and two RBI in 19 games this spring.

Ryan Sweeney CF/RF CHC
3 Months Chicago Cubs Comment

Ryan Sweeney's minor league deal with the Red Sox has a March 28 opt-out clause.

In other words, Sweeney can become a free agent if he's not on the Opening Day roster. According to MLB.com's Evan Drellich, Lyle Overbay also has an opt-out date of March 26.

Ryan Sweeney CF/RF CHC
4 Months Chicago Cubs Comment

Red Sox signed Ryan Sweeney to a minor league contract.

The 28-year-old outfielder hit .260/.303/.373 in 63 games with the Red Sox in 2012 before undergoing surgery to a broken finger. The deal contains an opt-out clause if Sweeney is not on the big league roster at the end of spring training. He should provide valuable depth as a reserve outfielder, especially in the wake of the news that Ryan Kalish will need surgery and miss the beginning of the season.

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