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  "path": "/2026/04/cubs-claim-doug-nikhazy-designate-ben-cowles-for-assignment.html",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-28T20:30:49.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.mlbtraderumors.com",
  "tags": [
    "Chicago Cubs",
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  "textContent": "The Cubs have claimed left-hander Doug Nikhazy off waivers from the White Sox and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa. There wasn’t any previous indication Nikhazy had been removed from the Sox roster but it appears they tried to sneak him through waivers in recent days. The Cubs designated infielder Ben Cowles for assignment to open […]",
  "title": "Cubs Claim Doug Nikhazy, Designate Ben Cowles For Assignment"
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