Phillies released OF Dave Sappelt.

Sappelt signed a minor league contract with Philadelphia in December but failed to make the 25-man roster out of spring training and will now seek a better opportunity. The 27-year-old outfielder is a .251/.301/.343 hitter in 274 major league plate appearances.

Phillies signed OF Dave Sappelt to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Sappelt appeared in 31 games for the Cubs in 2013, slashing .269/.280/.549 with no homers, four RBI and three stolen bases in 75 at-bats. The 26-year-old is a decent defender, so he'll be usable in a pinch if Philly's outfield is wrecked by injuries in 2014.

Cubs released OF Dave Sappelt.

The 26-year-old appeared in 31 games for the Cubs in 2013, slashing .269/.280/.549 with no homers, four RBI and three stolen bases in 75 at-bats. His value is primarily derived from his defensive ability, which makes him a reserve outfielder at best and a non-factor in fantasy leagues.

Cubs sent OF Dave Sappelt outright to Triple-A Iowa.

Sappelt was designated for assignment earlier this week. He hit .240/.269/.280 this year for the Cubs.

Cubs designated OF Dave Sappelt for assignment.

Sappelt batted just .240/.269/.280 in 78 plate appearances this season with Chicago. The 26-year-old outfielder is likely to pass through waivers unclaimed.

Cubs optioned OF Dave Sappelt to Triple-A Iowa.

Sappelt has batted just .240/.269/.280 in 31 games this year in the major leagues. He was given the boot off the Cubs' 25-man roster for the return of David DeJesus.

Dave Sappelt went 4-for-5 with two RBI against the White Sox on Monday.

With Scott Hairston gone and David DeJesus and Ryan Sweeney on the DL, someone has to play the outfield for the Cubs. Sappelt should be in there against lefties until the team gets healthier, and he could stick around afterwards if he gets hot. Of course, he had been just 9-for-50 this season entering the night.

Cubs recalled OF Dave Sappelt from Triple-A Iowa.

Sappelt batted .178 (8-for-45) in his first stint with the Cubs earlier this season. He'll provide outfield depth.

Cubs optioned OF Dave Sappelt to Triple-A Iowa.

Sappelt was batting .178/.229/.222 in 48 plate appearances with Chicago. He may get another shot later this year.

Dave Sappelt was scratched from Sunday's lineup with a bruised neck.

He should be fine in a day or two. Sappelt has made the Cubs' Opening Day roster as the fifth outfielder.

David Sappelt finished 2-for-2 with a home run in the Cubs' win over the Rockies on Tuesday in Arizona.

Sappelt went yard in the sixth inning off Rockies reliever Edgmer Escalona, who is fighting for an Opening Day roster spot. Sappelt also singled. He will function as a backup outfielder this summer for Chicago.

Dave Sappelt went 2-for-5 with three RBI and a run scored in Monday's 4-1 win over the Astros.

Sappelt had a pair of RBI doubles, knocking in one run in the second inning and a pair in the seventh. He also scored a run on a wild pitch in the sixth. Sappelt has some speed, but he isn't likely to play enough down the stretch to be fantasy relevant.

Cubs optioned OF Dave Sappelt to Triple-A Iowa.

Sappelt, who was acquired from the Reds in the Sean Marshall deal, batted .216 (8-for-37) with four extra-base hits (one homer) and a stolen base this spring. The speedy 25-year-old could find his way onto the Cubs' bench at some point this season.

Cubs acquired OF Dave Sappelt from the Reds in the Sean Marshall trade.

Sappelt doesn't get much love from scouts but has continued to hit in the minors, sporting a career .309/.362/.459 batting line. He batted .243/.289/.318 in a 107 at-bat cup of coffee with the Reds this past season and will have a shot to win a spot on Chicago's bench.

Dave Sappelt went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a walk and two runs scored in a victory against the Cubs Tuesday.

Sappelt has hit safely in his last six games. Sappelt, one of March's biggest surprises when he hit .564 with three homers in 39 at-bats for the Reds, is hitting .270/.299/.338 in 74 at-bats since he was promoted a month ago. He hasn't hit a homer or stolen a base, however, and isn't much of a fantasy option even in NL-only leagues.

Reds purchased the contract of OF Dave Sappelt from Triple-A Louisville.

Sappelt turned heads during spring training by batting .564 with three homers in 39 at-bats. He's had a nice year for Louisville, hitting .313 with a .387 to go along with seven home runs and a .415 mark over his last 10 games. Sappelt should get some starts in left field while Chris Heisey is sidelined.

Dave Sappelt went 3-for-5 with a homer and a double as Triple-A Louisville's leadoff man on Wednesday.

Sappelt, one of March's biggest surprises when he hit .564 with three homers in 39 at-bats for the Reds, has kept it going in April, starting off at .423 in seven games for Louisville. Even if the Reds don't develop any crisis in the outfield, they may have to give the 24-year-old a look at some point.