"The Orioles released right-hander Matt Bowman, according to the team's official transactions page. Bowman was designated for assignment earlier this week, which marked the fourth time this season Baltimore had sent the righty to DFA limbo. This time, however, the O's opted to just release Bowman rather than outright him off the 40-man roster. Bowman cleared waivers after his previous three DFAs and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A, even though he had the ability to elect free agency after any of those outrights."
"It could be that the Orioles and Bowman agreed to a release this time just to give Bowman a bit more opportunity to catch on with a contender before August 31 (the postseason roster eligibility deadline), or perhaps the O's are just ready to part ways with the 34-year-old. Since Bowman is out of minor league options, his last few seasons have been a flurry of moves on and off rosters, with 59 1/3 total innings and 48 appearances with five different teams since Opening Day 2023."
"That includes a four-inning stint with the Yankees in 2023, appearances with the Orioles and three other clubs in 2024, and a return to Baltimore in the form of 24 2/3 frames in the majors this year. With only a 6.20 ERA over those 24 2/3 innings, Bowman didn't do much to help his case to stick in the Orioles' bullpen. His 4.10 ERA, 21.8K%, and 5.5% walk rate over 26 1/3 innings at Triple-A Norfolk has been better, even if his ERA has been inflated by home runs."
Matt Bowman was released by the Orioles after being designated for assignment for the fourth time this season. He previously cleared waivers after three DFAs and accepted outright assignments to Triple-A despite being eligible for free agency. Bowman is out of minor-league options and has recorded 59 1/3 innings and 48 appearances with five teams since Opening Day 2023. He posted a 6.20 ERA in 24 2/3 major-league innings with Baltimore this year, while producing a 4.10 ERA, 21.8% strikeout rate, and 5.5% walk rate over 26 1/3 Triple-A innings. Bowman may pursue new minor-league opportunities or rejoin Baltimore if unsigned.
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