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Sticking in Twins organization Bowman agreed Wednesday with the Twins on a minor-league contract, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact After failing to secure a spot in the Twins' Opening Day bullpen, Bowman exercised the opt-out clause in his minor-league deal over the weekend. The 34-year-old righty apparently wasn't able to find a more favorable opportunity elsewhere, so he'll return to the Twins organization and serve as relief depth at Triple-A St. Paul. Bowman owns a 4.38 ERA and 1.30 WHIP over 240.2 innings career innings in the big leagues across parts of seven seasons.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Opts out of deal with Minnesota Bowman exercised the opt-out clause in his minor-league deal with the Twins on Sunday and elected to become a free agent, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Bowman had been scheduled to pitch for the Twins in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta, but he'll instead hit the open market in search of a spot with an organization who can present him with a clearer path to the big leagues. The veteran right-hander shouldn't have much trouble finding a suitor after an excellent spring between his stops with the Twins and Team Israel. In addition to allowing just one unearned run over 5.1 innings in the Grapefruit League, Bowman tossed three scoreless frames over two World Baseball Classic appearances.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Signs on with Twins Bowman agreed to a minor-league contract with Minnesota on Jan. 26.

Impact Bowman surfaced for 20 games in the big leagues a season ago with Baltimore, accruing a 6.20 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with 18 strikeouts across 24.2 innings. He appears destined to begin the 2026 campaign at Triple-A St. Paul.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Latches on with Astros Bowman signed a minor-league contract with the Astros on Saturday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Bowman was cut loose by the Orioles earlier in the day, and it didn't take long for him to find a new landing spot. The 34-year-old reliever accumulated a 6.20 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in 24.2 innings with the O's, so he will likely have to show improvement in the minor leagues before he gets a chance to join Houston's bullpen. Until then, he'll provide reliever depth at Triple-A Sugar Land.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Released by O's Bowman cleared waivers Saturday and was released by the Orioles, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Bowman accepted outright assignments each of the previous three times he was DFA'd by Baltimore, but his latest removal from the 40-man roster will now also end with him entering free agency. The 34-year-old has put up a 6.20 ERA and 1.50 WHIP through 24.2 innings in the big leagues this season, and he'll likely have to settle for a minor-league deal in order to land another gig.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared off 40-man roster again The Orioles designated Bowman for assignment Tuesday.

Impact Bowman allowed two runs over 1.1 innings in his lone appearance during what was his fourth stint with the Orioles this season. He's accepted three previous outright assignments from Baltimore and could do so again.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared off 40-man roster again The Orioles designated Bowman for assignment Tuesday.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected The Orioles selected Bowman's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

Impact It will be the fourth stint with the Orioles this season for Bowman, who has allowed 16 runs (15 earned) with a 17:6 K:BB over 23.1 innings. He'll be used in low-leverage spots.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Norfolk Bowman accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday after clearing waivers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Bowman made one appearance with the O's during his latest big-league stint, giving up four runs in just 1.2 innings. The 34-year-old will officially remain in the organization as bullpen depth, though his most recent outing likely hurts his chances of returning to Baltimore later in the year.

JULY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd again by Orioles The Orioles designated Bowman for assignment Wednesday.

Impact Bowman was just added to the roster Sunday and was bludgeoned for four runs on six hits and one walk over 1.2 innings in his lone appearance. He's already accepted three outright assignments by the Orioles since March and could do so again, if he clears waivers.

JULY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moves up to big leagues The Orioles selected Bowman's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.

Impact Baltimore cleared room for Bowman on the 40-man roster by designating right-hander Luis F. Castillo for assignment and on the 26-man active roster by optioning right-hander Kade Strowd to Norfolk. Bowman will be up with the big club for the third time this season, after he accrued a 4.57 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB in 21.2 innings over 18 appearances between his prior two stints with Baltimore.

JUNE 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stays in organization The Orioles outrighted Bowman to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

Impact Bowman cleared waivers after being designated for assignment and has decided to remain in the organization rather than testing out free agency. The righty reliever has put up a 4.57 ERA and 16:5 K:BB over 21.2 innings during his time with the Orioles in 2025.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stays in organization The Orioles outrighted Bowman to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles activate reliever Scott Blewett, designate Matt Bowman for assignment

The Baltimore Orioles activated relief pitcher Scott Blewett and designated reliever Matt Bowman for assignment

JUNE 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Designated for assignment The Orioles designated Bowman for assignment Sunday.

Impact Bowman was previously DFA'd in early May, but he was brought back onto the 40-man roster May 28 and made two appearances out of the bullpen, allowing one run while posting a 4:2 K:BB over 4.1 innings. He's now a roster casualty again with Baltimore activating recent trade acquisition Scott Blewett.

JUNE 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles Recall Right-Handed Pitcher Matt Bowman, Option Hiraldo to Triple-A The Baltimore Orioles announced on Wednesday that the club has selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Matt Bowman while optioning rig...

MAY 28, 2025 • SI.COM

Back with O's The Orioles selected Bowman's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.

Impact Bowman was booted from the 40-man roster May 8 after logging a 5.19 ERA in 16 appearances out of the bullpen to start the season. The 34-year-old will rejoin the pen in Baltimore, taking Yaramil Hiraldo's spot on the active roster.

MAY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Accepts outright assignment Bowman was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Bowman was removed from the 40-man roster Thursday but cleared waivers and will stick in the organization. He had a 5.19 ERA and 1.44 WHIP across 17.1 innings in the majors to begin the season.

MAY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles shuffle bullpen as more roster decisions loom The Orioles shook up their bullpen on Thursday, designating Matt Bowman for assignment and recalling Colin Selby from Triple-A.

MAY 8, 2025 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Cut from 40-man roster The Orioles designated Bowman for assignment Thursday.

Impact Bowman made 10 appearances out of the Orioles' bullpen, allowing 11 runs (10 earned) with a 12:3 K:BB over 17.1 frames. His spot in the bullpen will be absorbed by Colin Selby.

MAY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Myles Straw drives in go-ahead run in 10th, Blue Jays beat Orioles 7-6

Myles Straw drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning to cap a comeback that carried the Toronto Blue Jays past the Baltimore Orioles 7-6

APRIL 13, 2025 • Associated Press

With injuries piling up, these Orioles pitchers are getting a chance The Orioles are getting extended looks at relievers Bryan Baker and Matt Bowman with all the roster spots opened up by injuries.

APRIL 10, 2025 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Orioles score 4 in both the 1st and the 8th, top the Red Sox 8-5 in Baltimore's home opener

Tyler O’Neill had four hits in his home debut for Baltimore, and the Orioles used a pair of big offensive innings to beat the Boston Red Sox 8-5

MARCH 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Jays' Bassitt pitches 6 innings for first win, Sugano leaves O's debut with cramp, Toronto wins 3-1

Chris Bassitt pitched six innings to win his first start of the season, George Springer hit a two-run single and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Orioles righty Sugano leaves his MLB debut after four innings because of cramping

The Baltimore Orioles say right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano left his major league debut against the Toronto Blue Jays after four innings because of cramping

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

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Orioles activate reliever Scott Blewett, designate Matt Bowman for assignment

Myles Straw drives in go-ahead run in 10th, Blue Jays beat Orioles 7-6

Orioles score 4 in both the 1st and the 8th, top the Red Sox 8-5 in Baltimore's home opener

Jays' Bassitt pitches 6 innings for first win, Sugano leaves O's debut with cramp, Toronto wins 3-1

Orioles righty Sugano leaves his MLB debut after four innings because of cramping