Cunningham sent to Cleveland: According to MLB.com, the Padres sent OF Aaron Cunningham to the Indians on Friday for minor league pitcher Cory Burns. Cunningham, 25, hit .243 with four home runs and 24 RBI in 222 at-bats over parts of two seasons. In contrast he hit .324 average with nine home runs and 63 RBI with Triple-A Tucson. (Updated 12/16/2011)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/23/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Apparently the Padres didn't think Cunningham fit in the team's long-term plans, so he became expendable. In Cleveland, Cunningham will provide depth in the outfield behind Michael Brantley, Grady Sizemore and Shin-Soo Choo. Fantasy owners should not pay too much attention to Cunningham as he won't be an everyday player for the Tribe. (Updated 12/16/2011).
12/16/2011 16:58 Indians acquire Cunningham from Padres, sign free agents Lopez, Pie
Needing to add depth to an outfield ravaged by injuries in 2011, the Indians acquired Aaron Cunningham from San Diego in a trade and signed free agent Felix Pie. The club also signed versatile free-agent infielder Jose Lopez.