Ben Bowden

Bowden (lat) compiled a 4.22 ERA and 1.31 WHIP with seven strikeouts and five walks across 10.2 innings over 11 appearances for Oakland in 2025. He joined camp this spring as a non-roster invitee.

Fantasy Impact

A left lat strain has prevented him from pitching in any Cactus League games. The Athletics reassigned Bowden to minor-league camp on Monday.

Ben Bowden (lat) returned to the Athletics organization on November 11, agreeing to a minor-league contract. The left-hander had elected free agency earlier in the month after being removed from the team's 40-man roster.

Fantasy Impact

Bowden's 2025 campaign with the big club included a 4.22 ERA and a 7:5 K:BB ratio over 10.2 innings before a left lat strain sidelined him in August. He is expected to be healthy for spring training but will likely open the 2026 season at Triple-A Las Vegas.

The Athletics sent LHP Ben Bowden outright to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Fantasy Impact

Bowden went unclaimed on waivers. He will become a free agent.

The Athletics transferred RHP Ben Bowden to the 60-day inured list.

Fantasy Impact

The move opens a roster spot for the Athletics. Bowden is out for the season.

The Athletics placed LHP Ben Bowden on the 15-day injured list with a left lat strain.

Fantasy Impact

Bowden had been pitching well since getting called up to the majors. He does not have a timetable to return.