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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Benjamin Cowles, 26-year-old infielder, was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa by the Cubs after being designated for assignment. He has been claimed multiple times across organizations (White Sox, Blue Jays, Cubs) in the past eight months, indicating interest but with concerning downward trends. Cowles showed promise at Double-A in 2024 with a .286/.372/.457 slash line and 141 wRC+ while stealing 14 bases, but has struggled significantly at Triple-A with a .234/.303/.370 line and 72 wRC+ across 611 plate appearances. This is his first career outright assignment and he has not yet made his MLB debut despite being added to the 40-man roster in November 2024.
Strengths
- + Strong Double-A performance in 2024 (.286/.372/.457, 141 wRC+)
- + Demonstrated speed with 14 stolen bases at Double-A
- + Versatility across infield positions (SS, 2B, 3B)
- + Multiple organizations showed interest via waiver claims
- + Young age (26) with time to develop
Weaknesses
- - Significant performance decline at Triple-A (.234/.303/.370, 72 wRC+)
- - 611 Triple-A plate appearances with consistently poor results
- - Multiple waiver claims and organizational changes suggest limited confidence
- - No MLB debut despite being on 40-man roster
- - Downward trajectory from Double-A success to Triple-A struggles
- - First career outright assignment indicates fringe roster status
About
Benjamin Cowles is a third baseman for the Chicago Cubs.
Player Overview
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