2B,3B,SS - Chicago Cubs MiLB
- Age 26
- Maryland
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
The Cubs claimed INF Ben Cowles off waivers.
Fantasy Impact
Cowles had been designated for assignment by the Blue Jays. He'll add infield depth in the Cubs organization.
The Blue Jays have claimed infielder Ben Cowles off waivers from the Cubs.
Fantasy Impact
Cowles, 26, had a big year in the minors in 2024 but took a nosedive in 2025. The middle infielder hit .235 with nine homers, 18 stolen bases, a .671 OPS, and a 71 wRC+ across 128 games between the Cubs' and White Sox's organizations a season ago.
The Cubs designated Ben Cowles for assignment.
Fantasy Impact
Cowles loses his roster spot following the signing of Shelby Miller. He was claimed off of waivers from the White Sox in January. He'll head back to waivers.
Ben Cowles has been claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs. Cowles was designated for assignment by the White Sox last week.
Fantasy Impact
Cowles heads back to the Cubs, who designated him for assignment last September. He spent a few months on the South Side before returning to the North Side. Cowles has yet to appear in a big league game, but spent his first full season in Triple-A last year. Between Iowa (Cubs) and Charlotte (White Sox), Cowles batted .238 last season with nine home runs and 18 stolen bases in 128 games. He can play second, short, or third and is likely ticketed for Iowa to start the 2026 season.
Ben Cowles has been designated for assignment by the Chicago White Sox. The move makes room for Drew Romo to be added to the 40-man roster.
Fantasy Impact
Cowles, 25, was drafted in the 10th round by the Yankees in the 2021 MLB Draft. The infielder has yet to make his big league debut and is a career .258 hitter with 39 home runs and 70 stolen bases in 1,852 minor league plate appearances.
