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Cubs cut C.R.’s Sweeney
CEDAR RAPIDS - Former Cedar Rapids Xavier prep Ryan Sweeney was designated for assignment Sunday by the Chicago Cubs, as they prepared for their regular-season opener against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Sweeney, 29, signed a two-year contract with the Cubs prior to the 2014 season. He is owed $1.5 million this season, as well as a $500,000 contract buyout.
The outfielder hit .194 in 36 at-bats this spring training and was beaten out for a spot on the Chicago roster by outfielder Matt Szczur and infielder Jonathan Herrera, who replaced Sweeney on the Cubs' 40-man major league roster.
Chicago has 10 days to trade, release or outright Sweeney to the minor leagues. He is a .276 career hitter in 682 MLB games.
Sep 1, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Ryan Sweeney (6) hits an RBI single during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Reid Compton-USA TODAY Sports
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