Bowden did not pitch in 2017 due to injury. He began the 2018 season with Asheville and was promoted at midseason to the Lancaster JetHawks of the High–ACalifornia League;over 52 innings pitched between the two teams,he went 7–2 with a 3.98 ERA and 78 strikeouts,averaging 13.5 strikeouts per 9 innings.[13]
Bowden opened the 2019 season with the Hartford Yard Goats of the Double–AEastern League,and served as Hartford's closer,before being promoted to the Albuquerque Isotopes of the Triple–APacific Coast League on June 20.[14] Bowden was named to the 2019 All-Star Futures Game.[15] Over 48 relief appearances between Hartford and Albuquerque,he pitched to a 1–3 record and a 3.48 ERA,averaging 14.7 strikeouts per 9 innings. His 20 saves with Hartford were 5th in the league,his 0.584 WHIP was 4th,and his 6.0 strikeouts per walk were 5th.The Rockies added him to their 40-man roster after the 2019 season.[16]
Bowden made the Rockies' 2021 Opening Day roster.[17] On April 2,2021,Bowden made his MLB debut in relief against the Los Angeles Dodgers,allowing two runs in 1+1⁄3 innings pitched with two strikeouts.[18] In 39 games, he posted a 3–2 record with a 6.56 ERA in 35+2⁄3 innings.
During spring training in 2022, the Rockies optioned Bowden to Albuquerque.[19]
Tampa Bay Rays
On April 29, 2022, Bowden was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Rays. In eight games for the Triple-A Durham Bulls, he posted a 1.80 ERA with a 3–0 record in 10 innings. He was designated for assignment on May 31.[20] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Durham on June 4.[21]
San Francisco Giants
On July 24, 2022, Bowden was traded by the Rays to the San Francisco Giants.[22] In 22 games for the Triple–A Sacramento River Cats, he struggled to a 7.07 ERA with 41 strikeouts across 28 innings of work. Bowden elected free agency following the season on November 10.[23]
Philadelphia Phillies
On January 24, 2023, Bowden signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies organization.[24] In 49 games out of the bullpen for the Triple–A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, he registered a 6–2 record and 4.64 ERA with 76 strikeouts and 5 saves across 52+1⁄3 innings of work. Bowden elected free agency following the season on November 6.[25]
Atlanta Braves
On November 24, 2023, Bowden signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves.[26] In 27 games for the Triple–A Gwinnett Stripers, he compiled a 4.03 ERA with 35 strikeouts across 29 innings pitched. Bowden was released by the Braves organization on July 14, 2024.[27]
Athletics
On December 9, 2024, Bowden signed a minor league contract with the Athletics.[28] In 31 appearances for the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators, he logged a 1-1 record and 1.36 ERA with 41 strikeouts and two saves across 39+2⁄3 innings pitched. On July 23, 2025, the Athletics selected Bowden's contract, adding him to their active roster.[29] In 11 appearances for the team, he recorded a 4.22 ERA with seven strikeouts across 10+2⁄3 innings pitched. On August 22, Bowden was placed on the injured list due to a lat strain.[30] He was transferred to the 60-day injured list on September 1, officially ending his season.[31] On November 5, Bowden was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Las Vegas; he subsequently rejected the assignment and elected free agency.[32]
On November 11, 2025, Bowden re-signed with the Athletics on a minor league contract for the 2026 season.[33]
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