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Ben Cowles
Chicago Cubs
Infielder
Born: (2000-02-15) February 15, 2000 (age 26)
Rochester, New York, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Benjamin Joseph Cowles (born February 15, 2000) is an American professional baseball infielder in the Chicago Cubs organization.

Career

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New York Yankees

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Cowles graduated from Newark High School in Newark, New York. He attended the University of Maryland, College Park and played college baseball for the Maryland Terrapins.[1]

The New York Yankees selected Cowles in the 10th round of the 2021 MLB draft.[2] He began the 2022 season with the Tampa Tarpons and received a midseason promotion to the Hudson Valley Renegades.[3] Returning to Hudson Valley in 2023, Cowles set a franchise record for consecutive games reaching base safely.[4] The Yankees assigned Cowles to the Somerset Patriots for the 2024 season.[5][6]

Chicago Cubs

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On July 30, 2024, the Yankees traded Cowles and Jack Neely to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Mark Leiter Jr.[7] In 4 games for the Double–A Tennessee Smokies, he went 1–for–13 (.077) with 2 walks. However, Cowles was ruled out for the remainder of the season due to lingering effects after being hit by a pitch in his final game for Somerset.[8] Following the season, the Cubs added Cowles to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[9]

Cowles was optioned to the Triple-A Iowa Cubs to begin the 2025 season,[10] where he batted .238/.304/.382 with nine home runs, 44 RBI, and 16 stolen bases across 114 appearances. On September 1, 2025, Cowles was designated for assignment by the Cubs.[11]

Chicago White Sox

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On September 3, 2025, Cowles was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox.[12] He played in 15 games for the Triple-A Charlotte Knights, batting .220/.277/.288 with five RBI and two stolen bases. On January 8, 2026, Cowles was designated for assignment following the acquisition of Drew Romo.[13]

Chicago Cubs (second stint)

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On January 15, 2026, Cowles was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs.[14] He was designated for assignment following the signing of Shelby Miller on February 15.[15] On February 18, Cowles was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays.[16] On March 1, Cowles was claimed back off of waivers by the Cubs.[17] He was optioned to the Triple-A Iowa Cubs to begin the regular season.[18] In 20 appearances for Iowa, Cowles batted .232/.333/.377 with two home runs, nine RBI, and four stolen bases. On April 28, Cowles was designated for assignment following the acquisition of Doug Nikhazy.[19] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Iowa on May 3.[20]

References

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  1. ^ Johnson, James. "6 things about Ben Cowles, the best baseball player in Section V that you haven't heard of". Democrat and Chronicle.
  2. ^ FELICE, NICK (July 14, 2021). "BASEBALL: Newark graduate Ben Cowles drafted by the New York Yankees". Finger Lakes Times.
  3. ^ NJ.com, Max Goodman | NJ Advance Media for (June 3, 2023). "Yankees' under-the-radar prospect is a 'flat-out hitter'". nj.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ "Newark's Ben Cowles sets on-base record at High-A Hudson Valley". 26 August 2023.
  5. ^ "Yankees infielder Ben Cowles making noise in Double-A as Eastern League Player of the Month". May 6, 2024.
  6. ^ Ashmore, Mike. "Yankees 'under-the-radar' utility infield prospect having breakout with Somerset". Courier News.
  7. ^ "Yankees add bullpen help in deadline trade for Cubs' Mark Leiter Jr". CBSSports.com. July 30, 2024.
  8. ^ "Cubs' Benjamin Cowles: Likely out for season". cbssports.com. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  9. ^ Lee, Maddie (November 19, 2024). "Cubs protect Owen Caissie, Ben Cowles from Rule 5 Draft, DFA Adbert Alzolay, Brennen Davis". Chicago Sun-Times.
  10. ^ "Cubs' Benjamin Cowles: Sent to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  11. ^ "Cubs Designate Ben Cowles For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  12. ^ McDonald, Darragh (September 3, 2025). "White Sox Claim Ben Cowles". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved 2025-11-13.
  13. ^ "White Sox Claim Drew Romo, Designate Ben Cowles". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
  14. ^ "Cubs Claim Ben Cowles". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  15. ^ "Cubs Designate Ben Cowles For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
  16. ^ "Blue Jays Claim Ben Cowles". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
  17. ^ "Cubs Claim Ben Cowles". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
  18. ^ "Cubs news: 9 players cut from Spring Training roster". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  19. ^ "Cubs Claim Doug Nikhazy, Designate Ben Cowles For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  20. ^ "Cubs Outright Ben Cowles". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
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