Cubs Reclaim Cowles, Minor League Shuffle Continues

0:00Toronto Blue J's stories, making news on March 1st. The Chicago Cubs have reclaimed infielder Ben Cowell's off-wavers from the Toronto Blue J's. Just 11 days after the J's picked him up from the Cubs. This back and forth highlights the ongoing shuffle and minor league rosters as teams tweaked their depth charts. Cowell's first caught attention as a Yankees draft pick out of the University of Maryland. The Cubs traded for him later, but after a release and a brief white sock stint, they grabbed him back off wavers this off-season only to wave him. Again recently, his stats show promised, despite some, ups and downs. Last year in double A, he hit 286 with an 829 on-base plus slugging. This season in AAA, he managed nine home runs in 18 stolen bases across affiliates. Versatile enough to play multiple positions, Cowell's fits as a utility option for the Cubs who see untapped potential in the 20-something. Prospect, no one to surprise teams keep circling back for him.

1:01He's still chasing his big league debut, possibly this year, but another waiver could spark more musical chairs among contenders. Keep an eye on this one. This episode is supported by our sponsor, C Details in the description, Headphones in a Pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense.