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Twins Release Matt Bowman; Yankees, Cubs Eye Reliever

5/21/2026

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Matt Bowman Released

The Minnesota Twins released veteran right-hander Matt Bowman on May 20, 2026, after he exercised an opt-out clause.
He posted a 1.69 ERA with 25 strikeouts, six walks and a 54.5% ground-ball rate over 21.1 Triple-A innings in St. Paul.
The Yankees and Cubs are top options for Bowman’s bullpen.
Cubs GM Jed Hoyer seeks bullpen depth while the Braves, Tigers and Dodgers are also potential bidders.

Summary

Logan Bowman Released

The Twins released right-hander Logan Bowman, who posted a 6.20 ERA over 24.2 innings in 2025, freeing a 40-man roster spot as they seek bullpen upgrades.
Minnesota sits third in the AL Central with a 22-27 record after 49 games.
The club has gone 6-4 in its last ten games, a modest rebound.
Division rival New York Yankees are second in the AL East at 30-19, highlighting the Twins’ gap.

History

Historical Context

The 1975 Seitz decision—arbitrator Peter Seitz ruled on Dec 23, 1975 that players who completed a season without a contract were free agents—ended baseball’s 1879 reserve clause and sparked deals like Catfish Hunter’s $3.5 million Yankees contract. Over five decades later, the Minnesota Twins released right-hander Matt Bowman on May 20, 2026, illustrating the lasting impact of free-agency freedom on roster moves.

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Matt Bowman Released

The Minnesota Twins released veteran right-hander Matt Bowman on May 20, 2026, after he exercised an opt-out clause.
He posted a 1.69 ERA with 25 strikeouts, six walks and a 54.5% ground-ball rate over 21.1 Triple-A innings in St. Paul.
The Yankees and Cubs are top options for Bowman’s bullpen.
Cubs GM Jed Hoyer seeks bullpen depth while the Braves, Tigers and Dodgers are also potential bidders.

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