"The Cubs agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Shelby Miller on a on a two-year major league contract with a club option for the 2028 season. In a corresponding move, infielder Ben Cowles has been designated for assignment. According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN, the contract will pay Miller at least $2.5 million over the first two years, though the financial value of the club option has not yet been made public. Miller will not pitch until 2027 after undergoing Tommy John surgery."
"In a corresponding move to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Miller, the Cubs designated Ben Cowles for assignment. Cowles was acquired at the 2024 trade deadline in a trade with the New York Yankees for Mark Leiter Jr. The Cubs designated him for assignment in September 2025, and he was claimed by the White Sox before being designated for assignment again in January."
The Cubs signed right-handed pitcher Shelby Miller to a two-year major league contract with a club option for the 2028 season. The team designated infielder Ben Cowles for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot. The contract guarantees Miller at least $2.5 million over the first two years, with the club option's financial terms undisclosed. Miller will not pitch until 2027 after undergoing Tommy John surgery. The impending work stoppage is noted as a factor. Cowles had been acquired in 2024 and experienced multiple waiver and designation moves. Justin Steele's rehab is reported as near perfect, and he is likely to be moved to the 60-day injured list before the season.
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