Cubs Reclaim Infielder Ben Cowles Off Waivers From White Sox

Overview

• Chicago announced the waiver claim on Thursday, returning Cowles to the organization four months after the club designated him for assignment.
• The move currently fills the Cubs’ 40-man roster, a status that could change before Opening Day.
• The White Sox designated Cowles for assignment on January 8 after claiming catcher Drew Romo from the Mets.
• Cowles has not made his MLB debut and in 2025 produced a combined .235/.300/.371 with nine home runs and 18 steals at Triple-A Iowa and Charlotte.
• The versatile infielder, originally acquired by the Cubs in the 2024 Mark Leiter Jr. trade, has two minor-league option years and is likely to serve as organizational depth at Triple-A.