For the second time in approximately a week, the White Sox have lost a player on waivers to the crosstown rival Cubs. Last week, former first-round pick Ryan Rolison headed across town after the White Sox attempted to pass him through waivers. This time, it’s infielder Ben Cowles, who the White Sox claimed from the Cubs originally back in September.
Cubs claim Ben Cowles off waivers from the White Sox. Sign RHP Corbin Martin to a contract. Cowles was with Cubs before having been traded to them for Mark Leiter Jr in 2024.
— Bruce Levine (@MLBBruceLevine) January 15, 2026
Cowles, 25, was originally drafted by the Yankees in 2021 and spent parts of four seasons in their farm system before a deadline trade to the Cubs.