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John Bowker Outrighted to AAA

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Bowker was outrighted to AAA.

Last week the Pittsburgh Pirates designated John Bowker for assignment, making room for Xavier Paul, who was claimed from the Los Angeles Dodgers.  Today, Bowker cleared waivers and was outrighted to AAA.

Bowker was originally acquired at the 2010 trade deadline, along with Joe Martinez, in exchange for Javier Lopez.  Martinez was designated for assignment over the off-season, and claimed by the Cleveland Indians.

Bowker will be eligible for minor league free agency at the end of the year, and it seems unlikely that he’ll rebound and make it back to Pittsburgh.  Indianapolis has an outfield of Alex Presley, Andrew Lambo, and Gorkys Hernandez, leaving no room for Bowker.  Bowker also wasn’t a favorite on the 25-man roster, as Clint Hurdle mentioned he was low on the depth chart at every position.  Plus, Xavier Paul has been playing pretty well since being claimed, making it even more unlikely that Bowker returns as a bench player.

Tim Williams
Tim Williams
Tim is the owner, producer, editor, and lead writer of PiratesProspects.com. He has been running Pirates Prospects since 2009, becoming the first new media reporter and outlet covering the Pirates at the MLB level in 2011 and 2012. His work can also be found in Baseball America, where he has been a contributor since 2014 and the Pirates' correspondent since 2019.

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