Riding the high of a blowout win, the Blue Jays go out and acquire a former Orioles pitcher
Matt Bowman gives John Schneider another veteran arm, with the Blue Jays adding the former Twins pitcher on a minor-league deal.
www.bluejaysinsider.comHere’s the latest on Matt Bowman signing with the Toronto Blue Jays:
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Matt Bowman signed a minor-league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays around May 25–26, 2026, after opting out of a minor-league deal with Minnesota. The reports indicated he would report to Triple-A Buffalo, adding depth to the Jays’ bullpen in the minors with a veteran arm [sources from MLBTradeRumors, Rotowire, Sportsnet, FantasyPros, and others published around that date].[1][2][3][4][6]
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Several outlets noted Bowman’s strong Triple-A numbers prior to the deal (low 1.69 ERA in about 21-22 innings) and suggested his experience could help him earn a big-league chance if he performs in Buffalo and in spring training or when MLB rosters need help.[2][1]
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Coverage also emphasized the Jays’ injury situation at the time, which could create opportunity for Bowman to rise to the majors if he continues to perform well in the minors.[3][7]
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