Chicago Cubs add Owen Caissie and Benjamin Cowles

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.
Cubs' No. 2 prospect cracks roster; Alzolay DFA'd
CHICAGO -- Owen Caissie consistently has been one of the younger hitters at each level as he has moved up the Minor League ladder during his four seasons in the Cubs’ farm system. The outfielder’s steady march has featured steady production.
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?
Cubs cut former closer Adbert Alzolay, who had Tommy John surgery in August
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs cut former closer Adbert Alzolay on Tuesday after he had Tommy John surgery late last season. Alzolay and minor league outfielder Brennen Davis were designated for assignment. Chicago selected the contracts of outfielder Owen Caissie from Triple-A Iowa and infielder Ben Cowles from Double-A Tennessee.
Cubs select OF Owen Caissie and INF Ben Cowles
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, right-handed pitcher Adbert Alzolay and outfielder Brennen Davis have been designated for assignment.
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 surgery in August and won't be available to pitch until late in 2025.
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.
Cubs DFA former closer Alzolay
The Chicago Cubs designated right-hander Adbert Alzolay for assignment, the club announced Tuesday.Alzolay was projected to earn $2.3 million in 2025, according to MLB Trade Rumors. The 29-year-old has an additional year of arbitration eligibility before he hits free agency at the end of the 2025 season.
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.
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.
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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' Owen Caissie: Selected to 40-man roster
The Cubs selected Caissie to their 40-man roster Tuesday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports. Caissie spent the entire 2024 campaign with Triple-A Iowa, where he slashed .278/.375/.472 with 19 ...