The Cubs designated Ben Cowles for assignment after claiming pitcher Doug Nikhazy off waivers. Nikhazy, a former second-round pick, had a brief stint with the White Sox but struggled in Triple-A. His performance raised concerns, particularly with a low fastball velocity. The Cubs' management is attempting to stabilize the pitching staff amid injuries, and this move appears to be a temporary solution until further reinforcements are available.
"Cowles, who was previously DFAd in September of 2025 and February of this year, was the odd man out yet again."
"Nikhazy had the same ERA as he did K/9 (8.71) on a wildly inflated .485 BABIP against."
"Jed Hoyer, Carter Hawkins, and Tyler Zombro are doing whatever they can to bail water from the boat so they keep it from capsizing."
"It's a low-risk maneuver that will probably serve as a placeholder until someone else comes along."
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