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' 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?
Chicago Cubs Protect Two Top Prospects Ahead of Rule 5 Draft, DFA Another
One of the first major decisions for the Chicago Cubs has been checked off. Tuesday was the deadline for teams around Major League Baseball to make choices rega
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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Cubs roster moves: Owen Caissie added to 40-man, DFA Adbert Alzolay
Caissie, whom the Cubs acquired in a trade that sent Yu Darvish to the San Diego Padres, is a top-50 prospect in baseball, ...
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The Cubs have some roster decisions to make by Friday
The Cubs will want room on the 40-man roster for trades, free-agent signings and waiver claims. This Friday gives them th ...
Cubs cut former closer Adbert Alzolay, who had Tommy John surgery in August
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs cut former closer Adbert Alzolay after he had Tommy John surgery late last season. Alzolay and ...
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Cubs select OF Owen Caissie and INF Ben Cowles
CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today selected the contracts of outfielder Owen Caissie from Triple-A Iowa and infielder Ben Cowles from Double-A Tennessee. To make room on the 40-man roster, ...
Cubs' Brennen Davis: Designated for assignment
The Cubs designated Davis for assignment Tuesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports. Although Davis slashed .214/.359/.469 at Triple-A Iowa in 2024, various injuries limited him to just ...
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Cubs home will host a college football game for 3rd time in 4 seasons
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Cubs' Owen Caissie: Selected to 40-man roster
The Cubs selected Caissie to their 40-man roster Tuesday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports. Caissie spent the entire 2024 campaign with Triple-A Iowa, where he slashed .278/.375/.472 with 19 ...
Why is Ohio State-Northwestern game at Wrigley Field? Buckeyes playing in Cubs ballpark
Ohio State is taking on Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago, the home of the Chicago Cubs. Wrigley Field, which is the ...