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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'The next best thing': Why Ben Rowen joined the Angels front office almost immediately after retiring as a pitcher Rowen will be with the team the whole season working with coaches and pitchers to devise game plans against the opposition.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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

Impact 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.

MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Halos Rowen was designated for assignment by the Angels on Wednesday.

Impact 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.

MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notes: Rowen's comeback; Ohtani's bullpen Before his one inning against the Royals on Monday, Ben Rowen hadn’t seen action in the Majors since 2016. The submarine-style reliever who...

APRIL 14, 2021 • MLB.COM