The Phillies acquired Bowlan from the Royals on Friday in exchange for Matt Strahm, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bowlan had a mini-breakout in 2025 in his first full season as a reliever, posting a 3.86 ERA and 46:17 K:BB over 44.1 innings with the Royals. The 29-year-old righty had significant splits, as he held right-handed bats to a .182/.255/.250 batting line but was torched by lefties to the tune of a .288/.358/.575 line. Bowlan is not yet eligible for salary arbitration and will be under team control through 2031.

Bowlan will start Wednesday's game against the Guardians, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Royals are seemingly going to rely on their bullpen to get through Wednesday's contest, and they'll start by sending out Bowlan for the first handful of outs. The 28-year-old owns a 3.57 ERA and 1.13 WHIP through 35.1 innings on the year and has five appearances of at least 2.0 innings, so there's a chance he remains in Wednesday's contest past the first frame before getting the hook.

The Royals recalled Bowlan from Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Bowlan rejoins the big-league bullpen after three weeks at Omaha, filling the spot vacated by Bailey Falter (bicep), who was placed on the 15-day injured list. Bowlan has a 4.73 ERA and a 24:11 K:BB across 26.2 innings for the Royals this season.

The Royals optioned Bowlan to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Bowlan will depart Kansas City's bullpen to help make room for new additions Ryan Bergert and Bailey Falter on the active roster. Bowlan owns a 4.73 ERA and 1.35 WHIP through 26.2 innings in the majors, though he may return to the Royals down the stretch if the big club needs a fresh arm.

The Royals recalled Bowlan from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Bowlan will provide Kansas City with a fresh arm in the bullpen heading into Sunday's series finale with the Guardians, but he's unlikely to be entrusted with a high-leverage role. Over his previous stints in the majors this season, Bowlan has made 17 appearances and has delivered a 4.94 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 21:9 K:BB in 23.2 innings.

Bowlan was returned to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Bowlan was summoned to the big club as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against Cleveland, but his time with the team will be short. The right-hander got into Game 2 of the twin bill, allowing two runs on five hits with two strikeouts over 2.1 innings.

Bowlan was called up from Triple-A Omaha and will serve as the Royals' 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Bowlan owns a 4.64 ERA and 1.27 WHIP through 21.1 innings with the Royals this season. The 28-year-old will likely be demoted back to Triple-A following Saturday's twin bill.

The Royals optioned Bowlan to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

With Hunter Harvey (shoulder) back from the 60-day IL, Bowlan will be dispatched back to the minors. Bowlan has appeared in 16 games out of the bullpen for the Royals this season, registering a 4.64 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 19:9 K:BB across 21.1 innings of action.

Bowlan (1-2) allowed two runs on four hits and struck out four without walking a batter over three innings to take the loss versus the Mets on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Michael Lorenzen (illness) was scratched from Saturday's start, leading to an impromptu bullpen game for the Royals. Bowlan followed opener Angel Zerpa, and it was a Juan Soto two-run home run that did Bowlan in during this low-scoring 3-1 loss. Bowlan has allowed three runs over four innings during his current stint in the majors. He's at a 3.79 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 14:8 K:BB over 19 innings across 14 relief appearances this season.

The Royals recalled Bowlan from Triple-A Omaha prior to Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

He'll join the bullpen as a replacement for southpaw Daniel Lynch (elbow), who was placed on the 15-day injured list. Over 12 appearances with the big club this season, Bowlan owns a 3.00 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 12:7 K:BB in 15 innings.