Cubs bring Sonnanstine on board: The Cubs signed free agent RP Andy Sonnanstine on Monday, according to CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman. Sonnanstine appeared in 15 games, including four starts, with the Rays in 2011. He went 0-2 with a 5.55 ERA. (Updated 12/26/2011)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Sonnanstine will give the Cubs some pitching depth, and he will likely slot into the long relief and swingman roles that he has filled for Tampa Bay over the last two seasons. In that role, he will only have value in the deepest of NL-only leagues. (Updated 12/26/2011).
09/02/2011 21:24 Sonnanstine, Labaton set to rejoin Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays have recalled right-hander Andy Sonnanstine from Triple-A Durham and activated catcher Jose Labaton from the 15-day disabled list.