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. There was no doubt the Cubs would put Caissie, 22, on the 40-man roster before …

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Chicago Cubs add Owen Caissie and Benjamin Cowles to the 40-man roster — but DFA Brennen Davis and Adbert Alzolay

The Chicago Cubs are designating former closer Adbert Alzolay, 29, a veteran right-hander who underwent Tommy John surgery in August and won't be available to pitch until late in 2025, for assignment, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN Tuesday.

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The Cubs added prospects Owen Caissie and Ben Cowles to the 40-man roster on Tuesday, before the deadline to protect eligible players from the Rule 5 Draft. To clear spots for them, the Cubs designated for assignment right-hander Adbert Alzolay and outfielder Brennen Davis, homegrown players who have run into injury troubles.Caissie was a candidate to be called up to the majors late in the season, but the Cubs recalled fellow outfielder Kevin Al…

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Cubs protect Owen Caissie, Ben Cowles from Rule 5 Draft, DFA Adbert Alzolay, Brennen Davis

The Chicago Cubs made a series of roster moves prior to a Tuesday deadline to protect players in the Rule 5 Draft, adding Owen Caissie and Ben Cowles to their 40-man roster. In corresponding moves, the Cubs designated pitcher Adbert Alzolay and outfielder Brennen Davis for assignment. Caissie, whom the Cubs acquired in a trade that sent Yu Darvish to the San Diego Padres, is a top-50 prospect in baseball, and had a strong season in 2024, blastin…

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Cubs roster moves: Owen Caissie added to 40-man, DFA Adbert Alzolay

The Cubs are likely to designate former closer Adbert Alzolay for assignment, reports Jesse Rogers of ESPN (X link). That’ll open a spot on the 40-man roster as Chicago keeps prospects out of the Rule 5 draft. Alzolay underwent Tommy John surgery in August and is going to miss most or all of next season. An Alzolay DFA would’ve been tough to fathom just a few months ago. After an inconsistent run as a starter, the right moved to the bullpen for …

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Cubs Expected To Designate Adbert Alzolay For Assignment

The only question was when it would happen.  Unfortunately, because he underwent Tommy John surgery and will not be pitching competitively again until late next season if everything goes perfectly, Adbert Alzolay was never going to remain on the Cubs’ 40-man roster all offseason. The only question was whether they would let him go early or non-tender him at the tender deadline on Friday.  The question was answered today, per Jesse Rogers: 
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The Cubs added prospects Owen Caissie and Ben Cowles to the 40-man roster on Tuesday, before the deadline to protect eligible players from the Rule 5 Draft. To clear spots for them, the Cubs designated for assignment right-hander Adbert Alzolay and outfielder Brennen Davis, homegrown players who have run into injury troubles. Caissie was a candidate to be called up to the majors late in the season, but the Cubs recalled fellow outfielder Kevin A…

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A pair of the Chicago Cubs’ top prospects are one step closer to the major leagues. The deadline for teams to add eligible players to their 40-man rosters to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft next month came Tuesday night, and Owen Caissie was an obvious choice. The Cubs made that official by selecting Caissie’s contract along with infield prospect Ben Cowles, adding them to the 40-man roster (which is now at 40). To clear room on the 40-man, t…

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Cubs protect Caissie, Cowles from Rule 5 Draft, DFA Alzolay, Davis

The Cubs will possible designate former nearer Adbert Alzolay for project, experiences ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. That’ll open a spot on the 40-man roster as Chicago retains prospects out of the Rule 5 draft. Alzolay underwent Tommy John surgical procedure in August and goes to overlook most or all of subsequent season. A DFA would’ve been powerful to fathom just some months in the past. After an inconsistent run as a starter, the righty moved to the …

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On Tuesday November 19th the Chicago Cubs Designated former closer Adbert Alzolay for assignment making room on the 40-man roster.

Chicago Cubs add Owen Caissie and Benjamin Cowles to the 40-man roster — but DFA Brennen Davis and Adbert Alzolay

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