Bowden signed a minor league contract with Minnesota and will be assigned to Triple-A Rochester, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Bowden had a 1.91 ERA and 52:20 K:BB ratio in 75.1 innings with Triple-A Norfolk before opting out of his contract with Baltimore. He'll likely just add depth at Triple-A, but the Twins are in need of better middle relievers in the majors so he could get a shot.

Bowden signed a minor league contract with the Reds on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish reports.

Bowden spent all of the 2014 season in Japan's Pacific League, where he accrued a 4.50 ERA over 40 innings. While those numbers weren't enough for him to garner much interest as he pursues a return to North America, Bowden's standing as a veteran of 103 MLB appearances should at least garner him an invite to the Reds' big-league spring training.

Michael Bowden has signed a contract with the Seibu Lions of Japan's Pacific League.

Bowden revealed the news himself on Twitter. The 27-year-old right-hander holds a 4.51 ERA across parts of six major league seasons while being used almost exclusively as a reliever.

Cubs sent RHP Michael Bowden outright to Triple-A Iowa.

Bowden was designated for assignment Wednesday, but he's cleared waivers and will stick around in the organization. The rigthy owns a 3.63 ERA over 64 relief appearances since joining the Cubs.

Cubs designated RHP Michael Bowden for assignment.

Bowden owns a 3.63 ERA over 64 relief appearances since joining the Cubs. Chicago snuck him through waivers earlier this year, but there's a chance that a team outside of contention will take a flyer on the former supplemental first pick because rosters -- and bullpens -- have expanded.

Cubs purchased the contract of RHP Michael Bowden from Triple-A Iowa.

Bowden owns a 3.78 ERA and 7/5 K/BB ratio over 16 2/3 innings with the Cubs this season. He'll operate in middle relief.

Cubs sent RHP Michael Bowden outright to Triple-A Iowa.

Bowden was designated for assignment last Tuesday and surprisingly drew no interest on waivers. The 26-year-old right-hander registered a 3.78 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 16 2/3 innings with the Cubs before being waived.

Cubs designated RHP Michael Bowden for assignment.

The move cleared a roster spot for Matt Garza, who is coming off the disabled list to start Tuesday against the Pirates. Bowden had a 3.78 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 16 2/3 innings with Chicago and should draw interest from other teams. He is only 26 years old.

Cubs designated RHP Michael Bowden for assignment.

The move clears a spot for Matt Garza's return from the disabled list. Bowden, 26, has a 3.78 ERA in 14 appearances with the Cubs this season.

After pitching a scoreless 12th, Michael Bowden gave up three runs in the 13th against the Reds on Monday and took a loss.

Bowden might have tossed his hat into the closer ring after getting a two-run lead in the 13th tonight, but he couldn't hold it. Of course, since it was a tie game when he entered, Bowden didn't get a blown save. He's pitched reasonably well for the Cubs this season, giving up runs in three of nine appearances. However, every one of those nine appearances have come in Cubs losses.

Cubs manager Dale Sveum confirmed Thursday that right-hander Michael Bowden will have a bullpen spot.

Bowden has posted a cool 2.16 ERA through 8 1/3 innings this spring. He will operate in a middle relief role.

Michael Bowden is currently stretching himself out in the Dominican Republic, with the goal of competing for a spot in the Cubs rotation in spring training.

The former first round pick of the Red Sox pitched well out of the bullpen in 2012, posting a 2.95 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 32/17 K/BB ratio over 39 2/3 innings. He's shown success as a starter at the Triple-A level and has a legitimate shot at earning one of the Cubs final rotation spots.

Cubs purchased the contract of RHP Michael Bowden from Triple-A Iowa.

Bowden posted a 6.39 ERA and 11/6 K/BB ratio in 12 2/3 innings with the Cubs earlier this season and figures to pitch in middle relief. Brooks Raley was sent down to the minors in a corresponding roster move.

Cubs sent RHP Michael Bowden outright to Triple-A Iowa.

Bowden cleared waivers after being designated for assignment late last week. The 25-year-old right-hander has a 6.39 and 11/6 K/BB ratio in 12 2/3 innings at the big league level this season.

Cubs designated RHP Michael Bowden for assignment.

Bowden failed to impress in 12 games since being acquire for Marlon Byrd, posting a 6.39 ERA and 1.74 WHIP. That said, he's just 25, so another team might scoop him up off waivers.

Cubs acquired RHP Michael Bowden and a player to be named later from the Red Sox for OF Marlon Byrd.

Bowden was designated for assignment by the Red Sox earlier this month after being used for just two relief appearances in eight big league games. The 25-year-old right-hander is doubtful to suddenly find it in Chicago, but he does have youth on his side.

Red Sox designated RHP Michael Bowden for assignment.

Bowden, 25, is out of options and will be exposed to the waivers process. He made just two appearances in eight games with the Red Sox this season.

Michael Bowden got four outs on Saturday and has pitched five scoreless innings this spring.

There's no guarantee that Bowden will make the Red Sox, but since he's out of options and having a strong spring, he figures to be in some team's bullpen come Opening Day. He's struck out six and walked none so far.

Red Sox recalled RHP Michael Bowden from Triple-A Pawtucket.

He'll provide an extra relief arm after the Red Sox needed five innings from the bullpen Friday (though one of those came from Darnell McDonald). Bowden has given up just one run in his six appearances this year for the Sox.

Red Sox optioned RHP Michael Bowden to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Bowden made five appearances during his latest call-up, allowing just one run while striking out one and walking two in five innings of work. He'll be back at some point later this summer.