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The Cubs outrighted Cowles to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.
After being booted off the 40-man roster last week, Cowles has passed through waivers unclaimed. He will remain in the organization as infield depth.
RotoWire via ESPN · May 4
The Cubs designated Cowles for assignment Tuesday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.
The move frees a spot on the 40-man roster for waiver pickup Doug Nikhazy. Cowles has slashed .232/.333/.377 this season with Triple-A Iowa.
RotoWire via ESPN · Apr 28
The Cubs optioned Cowles to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.
Cowles was jettisoned from Chicago's 40-man roster last September and again at the beginning of spring training, but each time he's ended up reuniting with the Cubs after being claimed and waived by another team. Now back on the 40-man, at least for now, the 26-year-old is expected to handle an everyday role in Iowa to begin the season and could receive his first big-league call-up if the Cubs require an extra infielder at any point.
RotoWire via ESPN · Mar 8
Cowles was claimed off waivers by the Cubs on Sunday.
Cowles will return to Cubs camp after being designated for assignment by Chicago on Feb. 15 and ultimately claimed by the Blue Jays a few days later. The infielder appeared in five spring-training games in his time with Toronto, going 0-for-9 with five strikeouts. Cowles played in 113 games with Triple-A Iowa in 2025, batting .238 with nine home runs, 44 RBI, 55 runs scored and 16 stolen bases over 421 at-bats. He'll likely open the 2026 campaign at Triple-A if he sticks around with the Cubs' organization.
RotoWire via ESPN · Mar 1
The Blue Jays claimed Cowles off waivers from the Cubs on Wednesday.
Cowles slashed just .235/.300/.371 with nine home runs and 18 steals over 462 plate appearances at hitter-friendly Triple-A Iowa in 2025. The 26-year-old has some defensive versatility with the ability to handle shortstop, second base and third base. He's likely ticketed for Triple-A Buffalo to kick off the 2026 season.
RotoWire via ESPN · Feb 18
The Cubs designated Cowles for assignment Sunday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.
After being claimed off waivers by the Cubs in January, the 26-year-old will lose his place on the 40-man roster to clear space for the signing of Shelby Miller (elbow). Cowles will now be exposed to waivers, but he'll likely stick in big-league camp even if he goes unclaimed.
RotoWire via ESPN · Feb 15