Martin, Hamburger up, O'Day, Cruz to the disabled list

by Adam J. Morris on Aug 30, 2011 3:37 PM CDT

ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 24: Darren O'Day #56 of the Texas Rangers pitches against the Boston Red Sox at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on August 24, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. The Red Sox beat the Rangers 13-2. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

John Blake has confirmed what has been rumored for the last couple of days -- the Texas Rangers are calling up outfielder Leonys Martin and pitcher Mark Hamburger from AAA Round Rock.

To make room on the 25 man roster, Darren O'Day is headed to the disabled list with shoulder inflammation, and Nelson Cruz is going to the disabled list because of his strained hamstring.

Both Martin and Hamburger will be making their major league debuts once they enter a game.

O'Day last appeared on August 24, and thus will be eligible to be activated on September 8.

There is still no official word yet on who will be removed from the 40 man roster to make room for Hamburger. Evan Grant suspects that either Ryan Tucker or Tim Wood will be put on waivers for the purpose of being outrighted to the minor leagues.

When we have news on the 40 man roster move, we will update.

UPDATE -- Ryan Tucker is being released to make room on the 40 man roster.

Tweet Comment 41 comments | 0 recs |

Do you like this story?

Comments

who in the hell is Tim Wood?

"God dammit TAG I swear to God if you keep this "It was a close play" shit up all night I will send you cookies made from my own shit" -River Fenix 8/26/2011

by I am Neftali Feliz on Aug 30, 2011 3:39 PM CDT reply actions

Some scrap heap guy they picked up a couple weeks back for the purpose of cutting.

"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson

by jam0152 on Aug 30, 2011 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions

how bad must Tucker feel

Wood was picked up simply to be a placeholder, and yet he gets to keep his slot over Tucker…

Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars

by JBImaknee on Aug 30, 2011 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions

Guy the picked up off waivers from Pittsburgh a few weeks ago

I shortened my sig so I wouldn't be frowned upon at Lookout Landing

by chrisR on Aug 30, 2011 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions

probbaly Wood

Tucker has been semi-useful as a SP at RR.

by RangerMad on Aug 30, 2011 3:45 PM CDT reply actions

he should have offered JD a car

shows how much I know

by RangerMad on Aug 30, 2011 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions

Clearly Arias didn't give the JD photos to Tucker

by DFWAg on Aug 30, 2011 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions

For a second

I totally though the headline meant Perez was the Martin coming up. Phew

by meatbonelefty on Aug 30, 2011 4:01 PM CDT reply actions

haha

I hate The Angels so much, it's actually cramping my style. (See RevHaloFans SBN profile page)

by Gay For Feliz on Aug 30, 2011 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions

Who is Hamburger?

I hate The Angels so much, it's actually cramping my style. (See RevHaloFans SBN profile page)

by Gay For Feliz on Aug 30, 2011 4:09 PM CDT reply actions

We got him for Eddie G

by DFWAg on Aug 30, 2011 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions

Is he any good?

I hate The Angels so much, it's actually cramping my style. (See RevHaloFans SBN profile page)

by Gay For Feliz on Aug 30, 2011 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions

Is meat good?

Josh Hamilton: "I just show up, look at the lineup and play where I’m told. If they want me to catch, I’ll catch."
Jon Daniels on relationship with #Rangers Young: "I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." 2/19/11

by boomer1 on Aug 30, 2011 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions

I do love a good Hamburger. . .

I hate The Angels so much, it's actually cramping my style. (See RevHaloFans SBN profile page)

by Gay For Feliz on Aug 30, 2011 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions

Well there you go

by boomer1 on Aug 30, 2011 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions

I hope this guy is more sirloin than gristle.

What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. ~Leo Durocher

by Texfan1996 on Aug 30, 2011 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions