Sappelt shipped to Chicago: The Cubs and Reds finalized their deal on Friday that sent RP Sean Marshall to Cincinnati in exchange for SP Travis Wood, OF Dave Sappelt and minor-league infielder Ronald Torreyes. Sappelt hit .243 with five RBI and one stolen base in 38 games for the Reds last season. (Updated 12/23/2011)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/23/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Sappelt has done nothing but hit in the minors throughout his career, including batting .313 with seven homers, 29 RBI and a .458 slugging percentage for Triple-A Louisville a year ago. The 24-year-old could end up breaking camp with the Cubs and could serve as their fourth outfielder. While he is not considered a top prospect, he has produced everywhere he has played and has some low-end appeal long-term. But heading into 2012, target Sappelt in deeper NL-only formats. (Updated 12/23/2011).
02/09/2012 05:02 2012 Fantasy outlooks: Chicago Cubs
Chicago has a new front office and several new names to consider on Draft Day. Our Scott White breaks down the Cubs in a Fantasy team outlook.