BEN BOWDEN NEWS

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

Impact 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.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Giants Bowden was traded from the Rays to the Giants on Sunday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bowden was claimed off waivers by Tampa Bay in April after being waived by the Rockies, but he'll get a fresh start with the Giants during the second half of the season. The southpaw has made 28 relief appearances at the Triple-A level this year and has posted a 3.94 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 29.2 innings.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Bowden cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The 27-year-old was designated for assignment Tuesday to make room on the 40-man roster for right-hander Shawn Armstrong, but Bowden will remain in Durham after going unclaimed on waivers. Over nine relief appearances in Durham this year, the southpaw has posted a 1.80 ERA and 1.60 WHIP in 10 innings.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Loses 40-man spot Tampa Bay designated Bowden for assignment Tuesday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Bowden will cede his spot on the 40-man roster to right-handed reliever Shawn Armstrong, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Since being scooped up off waivers from the Rockies in late April, Bowden had pitched exclusively out of the Durham bullpen. In nine outings at Triple-A spanning 10 innings, Bowden gave up two earned runs on nine hits and seven walks while punching out 10.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

McMahon's 3-run HR powers Rockies past MLB-worst Reds, 10-4

Ryan McMahon hit a tiebreaking, three-run home run in the fifth inning and the Colorado Rockies sent the Cincinnati Reds to their major league-worst 17th loss in 20 games with a 10...

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Claimed by Rays Bowden was claimed off waivers by the Rays on Friday.

Impact Bowden made his big-league debut last season, struggling to a 6.56 ERA. He's allowed seven runs in 7.2 innings for Triple-A Albuquerque so far this year. He'll remain at the Triple-A level for his new organization.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Bowden was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Bowden made 39 appearances out of the bullpen for the Rockies last year but won't make the Opening Day roster. He had a 6.56 ERA, 1.82 WHIP and 42:21 K:BB across 35.2 innings and may need to pitch better in 2022 to warrant additional opportunities.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Bowden was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.

Impact He has given up at least one earned run in nine of his last 12 appearances, logging a 6.92 ERA and 1.92 WHIP over that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Márquez arm, Díaz slam send Rockies over sagging Phils 11-2

Elias Díaz hit a grand slam, Germán Márquez pitched six shutout innings and the Colorado Rockies continued to hurt Philadelphia’s playoff chances with an 11-2 win over the Phillies

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McMahon goes deep in 10th, Rox split long twinbill with Cubs

Ryan McMahon lofted a two-run homer in the 10th inning, Brendan Rodgers followed with a two-run double that gave him five RBIs for the game, and the Colorado Rockies rallied to bea...

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arrieta rocked by Rockies, injured in Padres debut

Jake Arrieta got clobbered by Colorado and left with an injury in his Padres debut, and the Rockies beat San Diego 7-5

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

La Stella, Wood keep Giants rolling, top Rockies 5-2

Tommy La Stella had three hits and two RBIs, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled by Colorado Bowden was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.

Impact Bowden was sent down shortly before the All-Star break, but he'll return to the major-league bullpen after several relievers were placed on the COVID-19 IL on Friday. He should pitch mainly in low-leverage situations going forward.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yanks, Rockies deal with COVID surges after All-Star break

For the first time in months, COVID-19 is creating chaos around Major League Baseball

JULY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optioned to Triple-A The Rockies optioned Bowden to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact The lefty didn't appear in a game after being recalled June 28 and now yields his roster spot to the now-healthy Michael Givens. Bowden has a miserable 7.94 ERA in 21 appearances this season, so it would likely take injuries to the bullpen for him to earn another big-league opportunity in 2021.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Díaz's HR, Freeland's arm key Rockies' 2-0 win over Pirates

Kyle Freeland pitched five scoreless innings before leaving with an apparent leg injury suffered while running the bases, Elías Díaz homered and the Colorado Rockies beat the Pitts...

JUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in big leagues Bowden was recalled by the Rockies on Monday.

Impact Bowden was optioned Sunday but is needed again on the big-league roster just a day later with Robert Stephenson (back) landing on the injured list. Bowden owns a 7.94 ERA and 2.18 WHIP in 17 innings this season, so he'll likely remain in a low-leverage role.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers beat Rockies 5-0 to complete sweep, win 5th straight

Keston Hiura homered, doubled and drove in three runs to back a sharp performance by Eric Lauer, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Colorado Rockies 5-0 for their fifth consecutive...

JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to Triple-A Bowden was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.

Impact Bowden gave up five earned runs in two frames over his past three outings, prompting his return to the minors. Antonio Santos was promoted to the big-league roster in a corresponding move.

JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cron's grand slam sends Rockies over Brewers 7-3

Germán Márquez allowed one hit over six scoreless innings, C

JUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inside Colorado Rockies' Ben Bowden's signature two-button down look DENVER — As Ben Bowden headed out to the mound for his MLB debut earlier this season with the Colorado Rockies, something wasn’t right.

JUNE 15, 2021 • GAZETTE.COM

Olson, Pinder homer, lead Irvin, A's over Rockies 6-3

Cole Irvin pitched six strong innings, Matt Olson and Chad Pinder backed him with home runs and the Oakland Athletics beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3

JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockies place pitcher Jon Gray on injured list

Right-hander Jon Gray has been placed on the 10-day injured list by the Colorado Rockies with a right flexor strain as part of a series of roster moves Saturday

JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled by Rockies Bowden was called up by Colorado on Saturday.

Impact Bowden struggled to a 6.39 ERA and 1.97 WHIP in 12.2 innings before straining his shoulder in mid-May. He was optioned Tuesday upon his return from the injured list but is needed again in the majors, with injuries to Jon Gray (elbow) and Jordan Sheffield (lat) thinning the Rockies' pitching staff.

JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rox win on wild pitch in 11th; Texas' 13th road loss in row

Ryan McMahon scored on Brett Martin’s wild pitch in the 11th inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the Texas Rangers 3-2

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS