Ben Cowles

Ben Cowles
Chicago Cubs – No. 19
Infielder
Born: (2000-02-15) February 15, 2000
Rochester, New York, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Benjamin Joseph Cowles (born February 15, 2000) is an American professional baseball infielder for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

New York Yankees

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

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

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)

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]

References

  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.
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