The Twins have signed relief pitcher to a minor league contract, according to on MLB.com. The deal includes an opt-out in early August (per ). The right-hander has been a signed to the Triple-A St. Paul Saints. Bowman began the 2024 season with the Twins, with whom he a minor league deal in January. Although he did not make Minnesotas Opening Day roster, the team selected his contract in mid-April. He made five appearances for the Twins, giving up two earned runs in seven 2/3 innings of work before he was designated for a signment at the end of the month. The Twins traded Bowman to the Diamondbacks for cash considerations, and the journeyman made four appearances for Arizona (6 ER, 6 2/3 IP) before he was designated for a signment once more. The 33-year-old elected free agency and found his next opportunity with the Mariners, signing a minor league contract with Seattle. He made just one appearance for the Ms, giving up a home Larry Nance Jersey run and a walk and recording two outs, before he was DFAd yet again. After electing free agency, Bowman signed a new minor league deal with the Mariners in mid-June, but the deal contained an opt-out clause one which he chose to exercise earlier this week. Presumably, the reliever decided he had a better chance to get back to the majors with a different organization. Thus, Bowman returned to the place where his 2024 campaign began. The Twins have had one of the better bullpens in the American League this season, but they currently have four relievers on the 60-day IL. They only have two right-handed relievers on the 40-man roster who arent in the majors ( and ), neither of whom has anywhere close to as much big league relief experience as Bowman. With that in mind, its easy to see why both sides were interested in a reunion. Bowman began his profe sional career with the Mets in 2012 and made his MLB debut as a Rule 5 Draft pick with the Cardinals in 2016. He has also spent time with the Reds and Yankees. The righty made 183 appearances from 2016-19, pitching to a 4.02 ERA and 3.86 SIERA. Unfortunately, he underwent Tommy John surgery in 2020 and did not make his way back to the majors until September 2023, when he made four appearances for the Yankees. In other words, while he has plenty of experience, it has been several years since he enjoyed any prolonged big league succe s. His MLB numbers over the past two years are uninspiring (19 IP, 13 K, 9 BB, 4 HR, 6.16 ERA), but his minor league stats (74 2/3 IP, 3.62 ERA, 4.24 FIP) are significantly more promising. Jarrett Allen Jersey