"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."
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.
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