Ben Cowles
2B CHC
Thu 1/15/26 4:15 PM

The Cubs claimed Cowles off waivers from the White Sox on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Cowles went from the Cubs to the White Sox via waivers in September, and he's now headed back in the other direction. The infielder slashed only .235/.300/.371 with nine homers and 18 steals at the Triple-A level in 2025. Slated to turn 26 in February, Cowles is likely ticketed for Triple-A Iowa to start off the 2026 season.

Ben Cowles
2B CHC
Thu 1/8/26 5:13 PM

The White Sox designated Cowles for assignment Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Cowles struggled to perform consistently at the Triple-A level in 2025, turning in a .679 OPS across 527 plate appearances between the Cubs' and White Sox's affiliates. He'll now lose his place on the Sox's 40-man roster to make room for Drew Romo.

Ben Cowles
2B CHC
Wed 9/3/25 2:10 PM

The White Sox claimed Cowles off waivers from the Cubs on Wednesday and optioned him to Triple-A Charlotte.
EDGE Analysis
Cowles has had a rough season with Triple-A Iowa, slashing .242/.306/.389 with nine home runs and 16 stolen bases while striking out at a 28.6 percent clip across 462 plate appearances. He's just 25 year old, though, and he still has a chance to carve out a career at the big-league level as a utility infielder.

Ben Cowles
2B CHC
Mon 9/1/25 12:52 PM

Chicago designated Cowles for assignment Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Cowles will cede his spot on the 40-man roster to first baseman Carlos Santana, who was signed to a one-year contract. Acquired from the Yankees last summer, Cowles has yet to make his MLB debut, and his numbers have taken a hit in 2025 after he was added to the 40-man roster over the winter. Cowles has slashed .242/.306/.389 with nine home runs and 16 stolen bases while striking out at a 28.6 percent clip across 462 plate appearances with Iowa.

Ben Cowles
2B CHC
Sun 3/9/25 3:19 PM

The Cubs optioned Cowles to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 25-year-old was added to Chicago's 40-man roster in November in order to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft, but he was never a likely candidate to make the Opening Day roster. Cowles spent last season at the Double-A level with both the Cubs and Yankees organizations, and he had a .286/.372/.457 slash line with nine homers and 14 steals in 92 games.