Bowden has signed a contract with the Chicago Dogs of the American Association, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

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Bowden signed a minor-league deal with the Dodgers in March 2019 but hasn't reached the majors since 2013. The 34-year-old will now head to the American Association for the 2021 campaign.

Bowden signed a minor league contract with the Reds on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish reports. Bowden spent all of the 2014 season in Japan's Pacific League, where he accrued a 4.50 ERA over 40 innings. While those numbers weren't enough for him to garner much interest as he pursues a return to North America, Bowden's standing as a veteran of 103 MLB appearances should at least garner him an invite to the Reds' big-league spring training.

Michael Bowden has signed a contract with the Seibu Lions of Japan's Pacific League. Bowden revealed the news himself on Twitter. The 27-year-old right-hander holds a 4.51 ERA across parts of six major league seasons while being used almost exclusively as a reliever.

Cubs sent RHP Michael Bowden outright to Triple-A Iowa. Bowden was designated for assignment Wednesday, but he's cleared waivers and will stick around in the organization. The rigthy owns a 3.63 ERA over 64 relief appearances since joining the Cubs.

Cubs designated RHP Michael Bowden for assignment. Bowden owns a 3.63 ERA over 64 relief appearances since joining the Cubs. Chicago snuck him through waivers earlier this year, but there's a chance that a team outside of contention will take a flyer on the former supplemental first pick because rosters -- and bullpens -- have expanded.

Cubs purchased the contract of RHP Michael Bowden from Triple-A Iowa. Bowden owns a 3.78 ERA and 7/5 K/BB ratio over 16 2/3 innings with the Cubs this season. He'll operate in middle relief.

Cubs sent RHP Michael Bowden outright to Triple-A Iowa. Bowden was designated for assignment last Tuesday and surprisingly drew no interest on waivers. The 26-year-old right-hander registered a 3.78 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 16 2/3 innings with the Cubs before being waived.

Cubs designated RHP Michael Bowden for assignment. The move cleared a roster spot for Matt Garza, who is coming off the disabled list to start Tuesday against the Pirates. Bowden had a 3.78 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 16 2/3 innings with Chicago and should draw interest from other teams. He is only 26 years old.

Cubs designated RHP Michael Bowden for assignment. The move clears a spot for Matt Garza's return from the disabled list. Bowden, 26, has a 3.78 ERA in 14 appearances with the Cubs this season.

After pitching a scoreless 12th, Michael Bowden gave up three runs in the 13th against the Reds on Monday and took a loss. Bowden might have tossed his hat into the closer ring after getting a two-run lead in the 13th tonight, but he couldn't hold it. Of course, since it was a tie game when he entered, Bowden didn't get a blown save. He's pitched reasonably well for the Cubs this season, giving up runs in three of nine appearances. However, every one of those nine appearances have come in Cubs losses.