The Athletics re-signed Bowden (lat) to a minor-league contract Nov. 11.

EDGE Analysis

Bowden elected free agency after being removed from the Athletics' 40-man roster earlier this month, but he was quickly re-signed to a new deal. The southpaw posted a 4.22 ERA and 7:5 K:BB over 10.2 frames with the big club in 2025 before straining his left lat in August. Bowden should be healthy for spring training but will likely begin the 2026 season at Triple-A Las Vegas.

Bowden (lat) elected to become a free agent Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Athletics removed Bowden from their 40-man roster, and the southpaw has opted for free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment. Bowden's 2025 season ended prematurely due to a left lat strain, but he avoided surgery and will have the offseason to heal.

The Athletics transferred Bowden (lat) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Bowden landed on the 15-day IL on Aug. 22 after straining his left lat, and his move to the 60-day IL officially ends his season. The 30-year-old reliever posted a 4.22 ERA and 7:5 K:BB over 10.2 frames with the big club.

The Athletics placed Bowden on the 15-day injured list Friday with a strained left lat.

EDGE Analysis

Bowden appeared in 11 games after being called up from Triple-A Las Vegas on July 23. The 30-year-old will require a stint on the injured list with a lat strain, opening up a spot in the bullpen for Eduarniel Nunez. Bowden has a 4.22 ERA in 10.2 innings with the A's.

The Athletics selected Bowden's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bowden earned a promotion by putting up a 1.36 ERA and 41:18 K:BB over 39.2 innings at Las Vegas. The left-handed reliever's lone action in the majors to this point came with the Rockies in 3032, when he collected a 6.56 ERA over 39 appearances.

The Athletics reassigned Bowden to minor-league camp Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old Bowden previously made 39 big-league appearances with the Rockies in 2021, but he'll likely need an extended run of strong performances at Triple-A Las Vegas before getting another look in the majors with the Athletics. The left-hander spent the entire 2024 season at the Triple-A level in the Atlanta organization, compiling a 4.03 ERA and 1.48 WHIP over 29 innings with Gwinnett.

The Athletics signed Bowden to a minor-league contract Dec. 9.

EDGE Analysis

Bowden, 30, pitched at Triple-A Gwinnett in the Atlanta organization this past season, posting a 4.03 ERA and 35:17 K:BB across 29 innings. The right-handed reliever's lone major-league experience came back in 2021, when he held a 6.56 ERA in 39 appearances with the Rockies.

Bowden signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Bowden spent the 2023 campaign with the Phillies on a minor-league deal and posted a 4.64 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 52.1 innings over 49 relief appearances at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He elected free agency in early November and was able to reach an agreement with Atlanta a few weeks later. The southpaw could serve as a non-roster invitee this spring but seems like a long shot to be a regular presence in the major-league bullpen.

The Phillies reassigned Bowden to minor-league camp Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The southpaw collected a 6.43 ERA and 9:7 K:BB across seven frames this spring. He'll head to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and hope an opportunity with the big club arises down the road.

Bowden has signed a minor-league contract with the Phillies, the team announced Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The deal includes an invitation to spring training, though Bowden figures to be nothing more than camp depth for Philadelphia after struggling to a 5.46 ERA in 57.2 innings last season between the Triple-A affiliates of the Rockies, Rays, and Giants. He last appeared in a major-league game in 2021.