Cubs Cut Infielder on His 26th Birthday
Summary
The Chicago Cubs released infielder Ben Cowles on his 26th birthday to make room for a new player, pitcher Shelby Miller, on their team. Cowles had been with the Cubs and had also played for their minor league team, but now he awaits a potential new team opportunity through waivers.Key Facts
- The Cubs released Ben Cowles to make room for pitcher Shelby Miller.
- Cowles was cut from the team on his 26th birthday.
- Cowles joined the Cubs after being claimed off waivers from the Chicago White Sox earlier in the year.
- He played 113 games for the Cubs' minor league team, Triple-A Iowa, last season.
- He had a batting average of .238 with nine home runs and 44 RBIs last season.
- Cowles could be claimed by another team on waivers or might remain with the Cubs' organization if not picked up by another team.
- Cowles was originally acquired by the Cubs in a trade involving relief pitcher Mark Leiter Jr.
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