The Cubs announced that infielder has been designated for a signment. That opens a 40-man spot for the signing of first baseman , a move that was . was among those to relay the news. Cowles, 25, was acquired from the Yankees Austin Pruitt Jersey in which sent to the Bronx. The Cubs then added him to their 40-man roster in November, to keep him out of the Rule 5 draft. Unfortunately, hes not having a great year in Triple-A. His 7.1% walk rate and 28.6% strikeout rate are both subpar figures. His .238/.304/.382 batting line translates to a wRC+ of 74, despite a strong .325 batting average on balls in play. He does have 16 stolen bases but has also been caught six times. That performance has nudged him off the 40-man roster. With the trade deadline having pa sed, hell have to be placed on waivers in the coming days. Its po sible a club is interested based on his past performance. From 2021 to 2024, he slashed .268/.365/.426 acro s various minor league levels for a 124 wRC+. He regularly posts double-digit steal totals and can bounce around between shortstop, second base and third base. Though his 2025 season isnt going well, the overall track record is better and he has a full slate of options. Perhaps that will inspire some club with an open roster spot to put in a claim and stash him in the minors as a depth piece. Photo courtesy of Cody Scanlan, Imagn Images Jared Walsh Jersey