While it is his decision to pick up or decline the player option, either the move is a $2 million dollar shortstop for the final month of the season or $16 million for a 30-year old shortstop with a fantastic defensive resume and a solid offensive resume on a one year deal.
Cowles would then learn he would be designated for assignment this past Monday. According to 670 The Score's Bruce Levine, the Chicago White Sox have now claimed the infielder off waivers. Cowles has been optioned to Triple-A Charlotte, and he has been added to the club's 40-man roster. This roster now sits at 39, via Sports Illustrated's Jack Ankony. Ben Cowles joins an intriguing list of White Sox infielders
The Atlanta Braves had a busy Tuesday and announced a series of moves before the evening contest with the Chicago White Sox. Up first, the club announced the promotion of right-handers Dane Dunning and Connor Seabold, followed by the demotion of righties Daysbel Hernández and Hunter Stratton. Dunning appeared in Tuesday's game, where he threw a scoreless inning and struck out two. Seabold also made an appearance, logging 1.1 innings, giving up two runs.
