Bowker was dealt to Triple-A Indianapolis for either cash considerations or a player to be named later on Thursday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Bowker was batting .263/.304/.372 over 137 at-bats at Triple-A Sacramento this season. The 31-year-old outfielder spent time in Japan before rejoining the Giants organization.

Phillies released OF-1B John Bowker. Bowker is headed to Japan, where he's found a more substantial contract and a better shot at regular playing time. The 28-year-old batted .133/.188/.167 across 32 plate appearances last season for the Pirates and Phils.

Phillies acquired OF-1B John Bowker from the Pirates for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Bowker will join the Phillies on Wednesday and is eligible for the postseason roster. While the 28-year-old has enjoyed plenty of success in the minor leagues, he has an underwhelming .237/.289/.390 batting line over 609 major league plate appearances. He'll audition as a lefty bench bat during the month of September.

According to Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com, the Phillies have acquired outfielder John Bowker from the Pirates.