The Padres signed free agent outfielder Jase Bowen to a minor league contract for the 2026 season. Bowen, 25, played 36 games at Triple-A Indianapolis, the Pittsburgh Pirates' top farm team, in 2025.
Pirates’ affiliates split their Sunday slate, with Triple-A Indianapolis falling 6-3 in extra innings and the Altoona Curve capping a disappointing season on a high note, winning 5-1.
It was an eventful night in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ minor-league system as Indianapolis and Altoona both were victorious. Several notable names had big games at Triple-A and Jase Bowen delivered a walk-off homer for the Curve.
Pirates’ affiliates managed a pair of wins on Tuesday, with extra base hits from a number of top prospects in the process. The Altoona Curve rolled to a 6-4 win over the Portland Sea Dogs, with a two-run homer from Jase Bowen serving as the difference maker.
A look at Wednesday’s minor-league action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (17-19) was postponed against Toledo because of field conditions.
Paul Skenes, Jase Bowen and several others left fans with a lot of hope for the future. All 30 MLB teams gave fans a glimpse of the future Thursday night with the “Spring Breakout” games, and needless to say, it left a lot of folks excited for the road ahead.