Cubs protect Owen Caissie, Ben Cowles

Cubs' No. 2 prospect cracks roster; Alzolay DFA'd
Owen Caissie consistently has been one of the younger hitters at each level as he has moved up the Minor League ladder during his four seasons in the Cubs’ farm system. The outfielder’s steady march has featured steady production.
Cubs add prospect Owen Caissie to 40-man roster, DFA ex-closer Adbert Alzolay
The Chicago Cubs added Owen Caissie to their 40-man roster before Tuesday’s deadline to protect him from the upcoming Rule 5 draft. As a 6-foot-3, left-handed slugger, Caissie made that an obvious decision with his performance and potential. Still, the question remains: Where will Caissie play?
Cubs protect Owen Caissie, Ben Cowles from Rule 5 Draft, DFA Adbert Alzolay, Brennen Davis
Tuesday was the MLB-wide deadline to add prospects to the 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft.
Chicago Cubs add Owen Caissie and Benjamin Cowles to the 40-man roster — but DFA Brennen Davis and Adbert Alzolay
The Chicago Cubs opted to protect two prospects Tuesday from next month’s Rule 5 draft. And in the process, the future of two former highly-touted prospects is in limbo. The Cubs added outfielder Owen Caissie and infielder Benjamin Cowles to the 40-man roster Tuesday and designated for assignment right-hander Adbert Alzolay and outfielder Brennen Davis to open spots.
Cubs select 2 prospects, DFA 2 players ahead of Rule 5 protection deadline
The Chicago Cubs made a key roster maneuver ahead of Major League Baseball’s Rule 5 Draft, selecting two players to the 40-man roster and designating two for assignment.
Cubs roster moves: Owen Caissie & Ben Cowles added to 40-man, Adbert Alzolay & Brennen Davis DFA
The Cubs, to no one’s surprise, protected top prospect Owen Caissie, who is also the No. 34 prospect on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100. Caissie, who turned 22 in July, batted .278/.375/.473 with 29 doubles and 19 home runs in 127 games for Triple-A Iowa in 2024.
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