Ben Bowden - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Outrighted to Triple-A The Athletics outrighted Bowden to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

Impact He cleared waivers after being scrubbed from the A's 40-man roster. Bowden has the option to become a free agent rather than accept an outright assignment, but it's unclear what he plans to do. The 31-year-old allowed four runs in one inning in his lone appearance for the Athletics.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by A's The Athletics designated Bowden for assignment Tuesday.

Impact The A's selected Bowden's contract from Triple-A over the weekend, and he'll stay on the big-league roster will end up lasting only a few days. The left-hander made his season debut Sunday against Detroit and surrendered four runs over one inning.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics place 1B Nick Kurtz and LHP Jeffrey Springs on the injured list

The Athletics placed first baseman Nick Kurtz on the 10-day injured list with a strained right thumb and placed left-hander Jeffrey Springs on the 15-day IL with right hip discomfo...

AUGUST 4 • Associated Press

Summoned to majors The Athletics selected Bowden's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.

Impact Bowden has logged 32 outings -- all in relief -- for Las Vegas, posting a 5.40 ERA and 1.41 WHIP with a 45:15 K:BB over 36.2 innings. He made 11 relief appearances for the big club last season, registering a 4.22 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 7:5 K:BB across 10.2 frames. Bowden will likely take on a low-leverage role in the Athletics' bullpen in place of Luis Morales, who was optioned to Las Vegas in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Makes season debut at Triple-A Bowden (lat) struck out a batter and allowed one earned run on three hits over an inning of relief Monday in Triple-A Las Vegas' 13-8 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact After closing out the 2025 season on the Athletics' injured list while recovering from a left lat strain, Bowden re-signed with the franchise on a minor-league deal over the winter but didn't end up appearing in any games during the Cactus League. However, the veteran southpaw was evidently healthy enough to avoid a stint on Las Vegas' injured list to begin the season. He should serve as a key reliever for the Triple-A club while he awaits a potential call-up to the big-league bullpen.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Cut from Athletics camp The Athletics reassigned Bowden (lat) to minor-league camp Monday.

Impact Bowden had been attending Athletics camp as a non-roster invitee, but a left lat strain has kept him from pitching thus far in Cactus League play, effectively ending any chance he had of winning a spot in the Opening Day bullpen. The southpaw made 11 appearances for the big club in 2025, logging a 4.22 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 7:5 K:BB In 10.2 innings.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Back with A's on MiLB deal The Athletics re-signed Bowden (lat) to a minor-league contract Nov. 11.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics and Royals play, winner secures 3-game series

The Athletics and Kansas City Royals play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics face the Royals with 1-0 series lead

The Athletics lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics take on the Royals after Langeliers' 4-hit game

The Athletics take on the Kansas City Royals after Shea Langeliers had four hits against the Astros on Thursday

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics play the Astros after Langeliers' 4-hit game

The Athletics play the Houston Astros after Shea Langeliers' four-hit game on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros aim to stop 4-game skid, play the Athletics

The Houston Astros look to end their four-game losing streak with a victory against the Athletics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics host the Astros to open 3-game series

The Athletics host the Houston Astros to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates and Athletics meet in series rubber match

Both the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Athletics are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates head into matchup with the Athletics on losing streak

The Pittsburgh Pirates look to break their five-game losing streak when they play the Athletics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates host the Athletics on 6-game home skid

The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to stop their six-game home losing streak with a victory over the Athletics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Red Sox and Athletics meet with series tied 1-1

The Boston Red Sox and Athletics meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics look to prolong win streak, play the Red Sox

The Athletics seek to extend a five-game win streak with a victory over the Boston Red Sox

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Red Sox take on the Athletics in first of 3-game series

The Boston Red Sox open a three-game series at home against the Athletics on Tuesday

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics try to keep home win streak going, host the Reds

The Athletics, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics bring 1-0 series lead over Reds into game 2

The Athletics face the Cincinnati Reds, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics begin 3-game series at home against the Reds

The Athletics host the Cincinnati Reds to begin a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Red Sox bring 3-game win streak into game against the Athletics

The Boston Red Sox are looking to extend a three-game win streak with a victory over the Athletics

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics take home losing streak into matchup with the Red Sox

The Athletics look to stop their four-game home slide with a victory against the Boston Red Sox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

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