Braves signed 1B Mark Hamilton to a minor league contract.

The deal includes an invitation to spring training. The 29-year-old spent this past season in the Red Sox organization, batting .265/.365/.458 while playing mostly with Triple-A Pawtucket. He'll represent organizational depth for the Braves.

Red Sox signed 1B Mark Hamilton to a minor league contract.

The deal includes an invitation to spring training. Hamilton struggled in his brief time with the Cardinals and at Triple-A last season, but he posted an OPS over .900 from 2009-11 in the minors.

Cardinals released 1B Mark Hamilton.

Hamilton spent the entire year with the Cardinals' Triple-A affiliate, and clears a spot on the minor league roster for Matt Young. He'll look to latch on elsewhere as organizational depth.

Cardinals optioned 1B Mark Hamilton to Triple-A Memphis.

Hamilton saw an occasional start at first base while Albert Pujols was sidelined with a fractured wrist but was no longer needed now that the Cardinals' core is back to full health. The 26-year-old could be recalled later this summer.

Cardinals recalled 1B Mark Hamilton from Triple-A Memphis.

Hamilton should get a decent amount of looks at first base over the next month-plus as Albert Pujols recovers from a left forearm fracture. The 26-year-old has posted quality numbers at the Triple-A level this season but is unlikely to carry much in the way of mixed league fantasy value.

The Cardinals will recall first baseman Mark Hamilton before Tuesday's game against the Phillies.

St. Louis is likely to play Lance Berkman at first base and Jon Jay in right field in most matchups, but Hamilton could also see time with Albert Pujols out a month-plus due to a fractured forearm. Hamilton, 26, has posted a .385/.504/.538 batting line in 27 games at the Triple-A level this season. He has five hits in 42 major league plate appearances.

Cardinals optioned 1B-OF Mark Hamilton to Triple-A Memphis.

Hamilton has posted a sick .391/.509/.552 batting line at Memphis this season, but he's been unable to find his niche as a pinch-hitter with the Cardinals. He'll go back to playing every day on the farm.

Cardinals recalled 1B Mark Hamilton from Triple-A Memphis.

A first baseman by trade, Hamilton will likely see some time in the outfield during his recall thanks to the absence of Matt Holliday. Although he went just 3-for-15 during a call-up earlier this season, he has been raking at Memphis, posting a .391/.509/.552 slash in 25 games.

Cardinals recalled 1B Mark Hamilton from Triple-A Memphis.

Hamilton may get a start or two in the next couple of days if the Cardinals want to give Albert Pujols a game off, but he's not versatile and won't see much action otherwise. He can be ignored in fantasy leagues.

The Cardinals will call up Mark Hamilton before Tuesday's game against the Nationals.

Hamilton slugged three home runs and tallied seven RBI across 45 at-bats in Cardinals camp this spring. He's not very versatile in the field, though, and won't get many starts behind Albert Pujols at first base.