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Ben Cowles departs the Blue Jays via waivers today, and this subtle roster move perfectly sets up a massive championship addition.
The Chicago Cubs just claimed the young infielder back after Toronto snagged him off their own waiver wire a couple of weeks ago.
Spring training transactions are always a chaotic game of musical chairs for front offices trying to maximize their organizational depth.
Watching a professional athlete bounce between the exact same organizations in the same month feels incredibly bizarre and slightly comical.
Ben Cowles (Age 26, Drafted Round 10, 2021 by New York Yankees) barely had enough time to unpack his equipment bags down in Dunedin.
The Cubs announced that they've claimed INF Ben Cowles back off waivers from the #BlueJays.
That puts their 40-man roster at 39, with Max Scherzer expected to officially join the team soon.
That puts their 40-man roster at 39, with Max Scherzer expected to officially join the team soon.
Losing middle infield depth always stings a little bit, especially since he showed great defensive versatility across the diamond.
He posted a respectable .235 AVG with 9 HR and a .671 OPS across the minor leagues last season.
His raw speed is an intriguing asset, but the organization clearly has much bigger plans for that final roster spot.
Playing the waiver wire game is a necessary evil when building a squad capable of winning the World Series.
Opening a roster spot brings legendary pitching talent to Toronto
We are all absolutely ecstatic knowing that a future Hall of Famer is finally about to wear our beloved uniform.
Relinquishing Cowles means the official 40-man roster currently sits at exactly 39 players this afternoon.
This simple mathematical reality proves the front office is preparing to officially activate Max Scherzer.
Manager John Schneider needs premium starting pitching to survive the grueling American League East gauntlet this summer.
Sacrificing a developmental infielder to officially secure an absolute ace is a massive victory for this franchise.
Ross Atkins played the waiver system beautifully to manipulate the roster construction without losing any sleep.
Adding an intense veteran leader completely changes the dynamic inside the clubhouse.
The Opening Day puzzle is coming together flawlessly right in front of our eyes down in Florida.
The boys are building an undeniable winning culture, and the heavy hitters are finally arriving.
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