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White Sox acquire infielder from Cubs that they were forced to let go

The Chicago White Sox claimed 25-year-old infielder Ben Cowles off waivers from the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.

Cowles was added to the White Sox 40-man roster and optioned to Triple-A Charlotte.

The Chicago White Sox have claimed infielder Ben Cowles off waivers from the Chicago Cubs and optioned him to Class AAA Charlotte.

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) September 3, 2025

The Cubs originally acquired Cowles in a deal with the New York Yankees at last year’s trade deadline for right-handed relief pitcher Mark Leiter Jr.