Twins Grant Releases To Matt Bowman, John Brebbia

Key Points:

• The Minnesota Twins granted releases to veteran right-handed relievers Matt Bowman and John Brebbia, who both opted out of their contracts while pitching for the team's Triple-A affiliate. The Twins chose not to add either player to their 40-man roster, allowing them to become free agents.
• Matt Bowman, 34, has a 4.38 ERA over seven major league seasons and has performed well in Triple-A this year with a 1.69 ERA and strong ground-ball rate, though he lacks overpowering velocity. Despite his solid Triple-A performance, the Twins did not retain him on the major league roster.
• John Brebbia, 35, has eight years of MLB experience but has struggled recently, posting a 6.41 ERA over the past two seasons and allowing a high rate of home runs. His 2024 Triple-A numbers reflect ongoing struggles with a 6.20 ERA and elevated walk and home run rates.
• Both players could potentially return to the Twins, a common scenario for journeyman relievers who opt out midseason, but Bowman may have major league interest from other teams given his strong Triple-A performance. The Twins currently have one of the worst bullpen ERAs in baseball, making their decision to release Bowman somewhat surprising.