Jackson Kowar

Jackson Kowar has been traded from the Minnesota Twins to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for cash considerations.

Fantasy Impact

Kowar was designated for assignment by the Twins earlier in the week and now the righthander will head to the Orioles' organization. Kowar has pitched parts of four seasons in the majors and has an 8.21 ERA and 1.93 WHIP. However, he pitched to a 4.24 ERA last season in 17 innings with the Mariners. He'll likely open the season with Triple-A Norfolk.

The Twins designated Jackson Kowar for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Kowar had signed a deal with Minnesota just last week. He loses his roster spot with the Twins acquiring Anthony Banda from the Dodgers.

Jackson Kowar has signed a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins. The deal includes an invitation to major league spring training.

Fantasy Impact

Kowar regularly touches triple digits on the radar gun, but it hasn't translated to success at the big league level to date. In parts of four seasons, Kowar has an 8.21 ERA and a 1.93 WHIP in 91 career innings with the Royals and Mariners. However, the righthander showed major improvement last season in Seattle, posting a 4.24 ERA in 17 innings. Kowar is heading to an organization with opportunities available in the bullpen. With his stuff and experience, he could land a spot on the opening day roster.

The Seattle Mariners have designated right-hander Jackson Kowar for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Kowar lost his 40-man roster spot after the club acquired catcher Jhonny Pereda in a trade with the Twins. The 29-year-old owns an 8.21 ERA across 54 career big-league outings.

The Mariners optioned Jackson Kowar to Triple-A Tacoma.

Fantasy Impact

Kowar has struggled across six appearances in August. Sauryn Lao had his contract selected as the corresponding move.