Cubs protect Owen Caissie, Ben Cowles

Cubs protect Owen Caissie, Ben Cowles from Rule 5 Draft, DFA Adbert Alzolay, Brennen Davis
Tuesday was the MLB-wide deadline to add prospects to the 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft.
Cubs' Adbert Alzolay: Officially DFA'd
The Cubs designated Alzolay (elbow) for assignment Tuesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Cubs add prospect Owen Caissie to 40-man roster, DFA ex-closer Adbert Alzolay
The Chicago Cubs added Owen Caissie to their 40-man roster before Tuesday’s deadline to protect him from the upcoming Rule 5 draft. As a 6-foot-3, left-handed slugger, Caissie made that an obvious decision with his performance and potential. Still, the question remains: Where will Caissie play?
Chicago Cubs select contract of Canadian OF Owen Caissie, cut closer Adbert Alzolay
The Chicago Cubs cut former closer Adbert Alzolay on Tuesday after he had Tommy John surgery late last season.
Chicago Cubs add Owen Caissie and Benjamin Cowles to the 40-man roster — but DFA Brennen Davis and Adbert Alzolay
The Chicago Cubs opted to protect two prospects Tuesday from next month’s Rule 5 draft. And in the process, the future of two former highly-touted prospects is in limbo. The Cubs added outfielder Owen Caissie and infielder Benjamin Cowles to the 40-man roster Tuesday and designated for assignment right-hander Adbert Alzolay and outfielder Brennen Davis to open spots.
Cubs roster moves: Owen Caissie & Ben Cowles added to 40-man, Adbert Alzolay & Brennen Davis DFA
The Cubs, to no one’s surprise, protected top prospect Owen Caissie, who is also the No. 34 prospect on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100. Caissie, who turned 22 in July, batted .278/.375/.473 with 29 doubles and 19 home runs in 127 games for Triple-A Iowa in 2024.
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The Cubs have some roster decisions to make by Friday
The Cubs will want room on the 40-man roster for trades, free-agent signings and waiver claims. This Friday gives them th ...
Cubs cut former closer Adbert Alzolay, who had Tommy John surgery in August
The Chicago Cubs cut former closer Adbert Alzolay on Tuesday after he had Tommy John surgery late last season. Alzolay and ...
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Cubs roster moves: Owen Caissie added to 40-man, DFA Adbert Alzolay
The Chicago Cubs made a series of roster moves prior to a Tuesday deadline to protect players in the Rule 5 Draft, adding ...
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Cubs' No. 2 prospect cracks roster; Alzolay DFA'd
Owen Caissie consistently has been one of the younger hitters at each level as he has moved up the Minor League ladder during ...
Cubs designate Adbert Alzolay for assignment
The Cubs have designated for assignment former closer Adbert Alzolay, 29, a veteran right-hander who underwent Tommy John ...
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Cubs' Benjamin Cowles: Receives 40-man spot
The Cubs selected Cowles to their 40-man roster Tuesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports. Cowles was acquired from the Yankees at the trade deadline as part of the Mark Leiter deal ...
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Cubs select OF Owen Caissie and INF Ben Cowles
CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today selected the contracts of outfielder Owen Caissie from Triple-A Iowa and infielder Ben Cowles from Double-A Tennessee. To make room on the 40-man roster, ...
Cubs DFA former closer Alzolay
The Chicago Cubs designated right-hander Adbert Alzolay for assignment, the club announced Tuesday.Alzolay was projected to ...