That is just so petty.
He has been 5 for September (5 for 43, 12 K, 8 BB, 1 2B, 1 HR, .464 OPS) so I guess that's something. By contrast he went 6 for 9 in his last 3 games in August.
Definitely a hot and cold 2024 season for Rowdy.
Hot summer and ice cold April, May & Sept.
Still, I think he probably earned that bonus if he was good enough to stick around until the last week of the season. Though I suppose an argument could be made he finished slightly below replacement value (-0.4 bWAR, -0.5 fWAR) while making $3.2 million this season.
He's been slightly better than Jake Bauers but was paid $2M more than Bauers.