Ben Cowles

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.

The White Sox claimed INF Ben Cowles off waivers from the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Cowles will report to Triple-A Charlotte.

The Cubs designated INF Ben Cowles for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Cowles loses his spot on the Cubs roster to begin September. He'll likely clear waivers.