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Mark Hamburger | Relief Pitcher

Team: Houston Astros
Age / DOB:  (26) / 2/5/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 195
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Mark Hamburger has been suspended for 50 games for testing positive for a drug of abuse.
The suspension was not related to performance-enhancing drugs. Hamburger, a 26-year-old right-hander, was released by the Astros earlier this month. Feb 25 - 4:32 PM
Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter

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Mark Hamburger - R - Astros

Astros released RHP Mark Hamburger.

Hamburger spent all of 2012 at Triple-A with three different organizations, posting an ugly 6.20 ERA over 43 appearances. He'll now look to catch on elsewhere.
Feb 17 - 1:27 PM
Mark Hamburger - R - Astros

Astros sent RHP Mark Hamburger outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Hamburger passed through waivers last week. The 25-year-old has a 4.17 ERA this season at the Triple-A level.
Mon, Sep 3, 2012 01:57:00 PM
Mark Hamburger - R - Astros

Astros claimed RHP Mark Hamburger off waivers from the Padres; assigned him to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

It's the second time Hamburger has been twice claimed off waivers. He'll continue to serve as organizational pitching depth.
Sat, Jul 21, 2012 04:05:00 PM
Mark Hamburger - R - Astros

Padres designated RHP Mark Hamburger for assignment.

The Padres activated outfielder Jeremy Hermida from the 60-day disabled list on Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Tucson, so Hamburger was cleared to make room on the 40-man roster. The 25-year-old right-hander was claimed off waivers from the Rangers late last month posted an ugly 7.50 ERA in five appearances with the Padres' Triple-A affiliate. There's a chance he could stick around.
Thu, Jul 19, 2012 07:40:00 PM
Mark Hamburger - R - Astros

Padres claimed RHP Mark Hamburger off waivers from the Rangers; optioned him to Triple-A Tucson.

Hamburger was designated for assignment by the Rangers over the weekend to clear a 40-man roster spot for Roy Oswalt. The 25-year-old right-hander had a rough 6.55 ERA in 45 1/3 innings this year at Triple-A Round Rock.
Mon, Jun 25, 2012 03:47:00 PM
Mark Hamburger - R - Astros

Rangers designated RHP Mark Hamburger for assignment.

He was cleared in order to make room for Roy Oswalt on the 40-man roster. Hamburger has an ugly 6.55 ERA and 37/21 K/BB ratio over 45 1/3 innings this season with Triple-A Round Rock. There's a decent chance he'll pass through waivers unclaimed.
Fri, Jun 22, 2012 04:49:00 PM
Mark Hamburger - R - Astros

Rangers optioned RHP Mark Hamburger to Triple-A Round Rock.

The Rangers also reassigned right-hander Sean Green to minor league camp. Hamburger posted a 4.50 ERA and an ugly 1/6 K/BB ratio over 10 innings this spring. He'll continue to serve as relief depth in the minor leagues.
Mon, Mar 26, 2012 08:15:00 PM
Mark Hamburger - R - Astros

Mark Hamburger and Michael Kirkman will not be on the ALDS roster against the Rays.

This means at least one of Yoshinori Tateyama, Scott Feldman and Darren O'Day will make the roster. Hamburger and Kirkman are being sent to the instructional league to stay sharp, so they could return if the Rangers advance to the ALCS.
Related: Scott Feldman, Darren O'Day, Michael Kirkman, Yoshinori Tateyama
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Thu, Sep 29, 2011 03:36:00 PM
Mark Hamburger - R - Astros

Rangers purchased the contract of RHP Mark Hamburger from Triple-A Round Rock.

The Rangers still have to clear a spot for him on the 40-man roster. Hamburger, who was originally acquired from the Twins in the Eddie Guardado deal in 2008, posted a 3.39 ERA and 70/25 K/BB ratio over 82 1/3 innings this season between Double-A Frisco and Triple-A Round Rock. He'll pitch in a middle relief role.
Tue, Aug 30, 2011 04:50:00 PM
Mark Hamburger - R - Astros

Rangers acquired RHP Mark Hamburger from the Twins in exchange for LHP Eddie Guardado.

The 21-year-old was originally signed by the Twins at an open tryout, and has had been in the rookie Appalachian League, where he was 1-2 with a 4.17 ERA and 13 saves this season. He was named the league's closer of the year. To maintain some perspective: Hamburger spent the offseason working as a server at Champps, a hamburger joint.
Related: Twins
Mon, Aug 25, 2008 03:57:00 PM

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