Rowen announced his retirement Friday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rowen returned to the majors for the first time since 2016 during the 2021 campaign, and he made eight appearances for the Angels. The right-hander made 20 relief appearances in the big leagues during his 12-year career and posted a 6.26 ERA and 1.65 WHIP in 23 innings.

Rowen cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander was designated for assignment Wednesday but will remain in the organization after going through waivers unclaimed. Rowen surrendered seven runs on 12 hits with an 8:2 K:BB over 11.1 innings for the Angels.

Rowen was designated for assignment by the Angels on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old surrendered six runs over his last two appearances out of the bullpen, leading to his removal from the 40-man roster. Rowen was promoted by the Angels in mid-April and had a 5.56 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 8:2 K:BB over 11.1 innings.

Rowen was called up by the Angels on Monday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old could get the chance to throw his first big-league innings since 2016. Jaime Barria was optioned in a corresponding move.

Rowen joined the Angels as a non-roster invitee Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rowen has just 11.2 innings of major-league experience, none of which have come since 2016. He gave up nine earned runs in his brief cups of coffee. Now 32 years old, it would be a surprise to see him earn a roster spot.

Rowen agreed to a minor-league contract with the Reds on Friday, Chris Cotillo of SB Nation reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander spent all of his age-29 season working in relief with the Mets' Triple-A Las Vegas affiliate. His numbers weren't very good, but Rowen's control is above average. He could get an opportunity with the major-league team at some point when the Reds are pressed for a fresh bullpen arm.

Rowen is in the conversation to make the Mets' Opening Day bullpen, Mark Carig of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carig commented that some figures in the Mets brass like the different look the 28-year-old brings to the table, which could bode well for Rowen over the next couple weeks. He struggled in his brief cup of coffee with the Brewers last season, but he was stellar at Triple-A in their organization (1.69 ERA, 10.6 K/9), so there is some upside to his game if the Mets choose to take a chance with him.

Rowen agreed to a minor league contract with the Mets on Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander was stellar at the Triple-A level last season, posting ERA's below 2.50 with both the Brewers' and the Blue Jays' affiliates. His success didn't translate to the big leagues during a brief cup of coffee in Milwaukee, but the Mets will take a chance on Rowen and hope that his excellent control comes in handy at some point during the 2017 season.

Rowen declined his outright assignment to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Tuesday, making him a free agent.

EDGE Analysis

Rowen holds strong numbers throughout his minor league career, although his major league stints have typically been less than stellar. Unless something drastically changes, the 27-year-old's ceiling likely sits at that of an organizational depth piece.

Rowen was outrighted to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Brewers need to clear some room on the 40-man roster in advance of the Rule 5 Draft. Rowen will serve as organizational bullpen depth going forward.