Mark Lowe

Houston Astros, Relief Pitcher
Age: 41y-6m-16d (Jun 07, 1983)
Exp: 8.159 Years
Country: US
College: Texas-Arlington
Drafted: Round 5 (#153 overall), 2004
Agent(s): Jeff Frye (Franklin-Frye Sports)
INACTIVE

2018-2018

Mark Lowe signed a 1 year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
Year Age Status PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2018 35 - - - - -
2019 36
UFA
Year Age Service Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2018 35 8.159 - - - - -
2019 36 --
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2018 35 - - - - - -
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2017-2017

Mark Lowe signed a 1 year contract with the Seattle Mariners.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2016-2017

Mark Lowe signed a 2 year , $11,000,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $11,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $11,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2015-2015

Mark Lowe signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $507,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $507,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $507,500
Average Salary:
$507,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2014-2014

Mark Lowe signed a 1 year , $500,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $500,000
Average Salary:
$500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2013-2013

Mark Lowe signed a 1 year , $490,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $490,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $490,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $490,000
Average Salary:
$490,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2013-2013

Mark Lowe signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including $1,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2012-2012

Mark Lowe signed a 1 year , $1,700,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $1,700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,700,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,700,000
Average Salary:
$1,700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2011-2011

Mark Lowe signed a 1 year , $1,200,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $1,200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,200,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,200,000
Average Salary:
$1,200,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010

Mark Lowe signed a 1 year , $1,150,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $1,150,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,150,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,150,000
Average Salary:
$1,150,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009

Mark Lowe signed a 1 year , $418,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $418,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $418,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $418,000
Average Salary:
$418,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008

Mark Lowe signed a 1 year , $390,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $390,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $390,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $390,000
Average Salary:
$390,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2007

Mark Lowe signed a 1 year , $380,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $380,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $380,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $380,000
Average Salary:
$380,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2004-2004 Signing Bonus

Mark Lowe signed a 1 year , $170,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $170,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $170,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $170,000
Average Salary:
$170,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

8.159 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$12,260,554

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2004 21
Signing Bonus
$170,000
$170,000
2013 30
Active
$490,000
$660,000
2014 31
Reserve / minor-buried
$30,054
$690,054
2015 32
Active
Retained
$180,259
$390,241
$870,313
$1,260,554
2016 33
Active
$5,500,000
$6,760,554
2017 34
Retained
$5,500,000
$12,260,554
Total
$12,260,554

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $390,241 $170,000 - $560,241
1 $490,000 - - $490,000
1 $30,054 - - $30,054
1 $180,259 - - $180,259
2 $11,000,000 - - $11,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2004
21
$170,000
$170,000
$170,000
2013
30
$490,000
$490,000
$660,000
2014
31
$30,054
$30,054
$690,054
2015
32
$180,259
$390,241
$180,259
$390,241
$870,313
$1,260,554
2016
33
$5,500,000
$5,500,000
$6,760,554
2017
34
$5,500,000
$5,500,000
$12,260,554
Total
$12,090,554
$170,000
$12,260,554

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $390,241 $170,000 - $560,241
1 $490,000 - - $490,000
1 $30,054 - - $30,054
1 $180,259 - - $180,259
2 $11,000,000 - - $11,000,000
  • Apr 15, 2019 Signed a minor league contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Mar 12, 2018 Released by Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Jan 30, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Jul 24, 2017 Traded to Chicago (CHW) from Seattle (SEA) with Jean Machi for cash considerations
  • Mar 30, 2017 Signed a minor league contract with Seattle (SEA)
  • Mar 26, 2017 Released by Detroit (DET)
  • Dec 07, 2015 Signed a 2 year $11 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Jul 31, 2015 Traded to Toronto (TOR) from Seattle (SEA) for Nick Wells, Jake Brentz and Rob Rasmussen
  • Dec 18, 2014 Signed a minor league contract with Seattle (SEA)
  • Mar 29, 2014 Signed a minor league contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Mar 26, 2014 Released by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Nov 19, 2013 Signed a minor league contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Jun 12, 2013 Signed a minor league contract with Washington (WSH)
  • Jun 06, 2013 Released by Los Angeles (LAA)
  • Mar 27, 2013 Signed a minor league contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
  • Mar 24, 2013 Released by Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Feb 08, 2013 Signed a minor league contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Jan 17, 2012 Signed a 1 year $1.7 million contract with Texas (TEX)
  • Nov 29, 2010 Signed a 1 year $1.2 million contract with Texas (TEX)
  • Jul 09, 2010 Traded to Texas (TEX) from Seattle (SEA) with Cliff Lee and cash considerations for Justin Smoak, Blake Beavan, Josh Lueke and Matt Lawson
  • Jan 19, 2010 Signed a 1 year $1.15 million contract with Seattle (SEA)
  • Feb 27, 2009 Signed a 1 year $418k contract with Seattle (SEA)
  • Feb 28, 2008 Signed a 1 year $390k contract with Seattle (SEA)
  • Mar 01, 2007 Signed a 1 year $380k contract with Seattle (SEA)
  • Jun 17, 2004 Signed a contract with Seattle (SEA)
  • Jun 07, 2004 Drafted by Seattle (SEA): Round 5 (#153 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2016 DET 54 0 57 41 39 21 49 12 1 3 0 49.3 7.12 1.58 -0.96
2015 SEA 57 0 46 15 12 12 61 4 1 3 1 55.0 1.96 1.06 1.56
2014 CLE 7 0 10 7 3 6 6 2 0 1 0 7.0 3.86 2.29 -0.25
2013 LAA 11 0 11 12 12 11 7 1 1 0 0 11.7 9.26 1.89 -0.60
2012 TEX 36 0 35 15 15 13 28 5 0 2 0 39.3 3.43 1.22 0.66
2011 TEX 52 0 46 26 19 19 42 6 2 3 1 45.0 3.80 1.44 -0.11

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TRANSACTIONS

Apr 15, 2019
Signed a minor league contract with Houston (HOU)
Mar 12, 2018
Released by Los Angeles (LAD)
Jan 30, 2018
Signed a minor league contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
Jul 24, 2017
Traded to Chicago (CHW) from Seattle (SEA) with Jean Machi for cash considerations
Mar 30, 2017
Signed a minor league contract with Seattle (SEA)
Mar 26, 2017
Released by Detroit (DET)
Dec 07, 2015
Signed a 2 year $11 million contract with Detroit (DET)
Jul 31, 2015
Traded to Toronto (TOR) from Seattle (SEA) for Nick Wells, Jake Brentz and Rob Rasmussen
Dec 18, 2014
Signed a minor league contract with Seattle (SEA)
Mar 29, 2014
Signed a minor league contract with Cleveland (CLE)
Mar 26, 2014
Released by Tampa Bay (TB)
Nov 19, 2013
Signed a minor league contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
Jun 12, 2013
Signed a minor league contract with Washington (WSH)
Jun 06, 2013
Released by Los Angeles (LAA)
Mar 27, 2013
Signed a minor league contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
Mar 24, 2013
Released by Los Angeles (LAD)
Feb 08, 2013
Signed a minor league contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
Jan 17, 2012
Signed a 1 year $1.7 million contract with Texas (TEX)
Nov 29, 2010
Signed a 1 year $1.2 million contract with Texas (TEX)
Jul 09, 2010
Traded to Texas (TEX) from Seattle (SEA) with Cliff Lee and cash considerations for Justin Smoak, Blake Beavan, Josh Lueke and Matt Lawson
Jan 19, 2010
Signed a 1 year $1.15 million contract with Seattle (SEA)
Feb 27, 2009
Signed a 1 year $418k contract with Seattle (SEA)
Feb 28, 2008
Signed a 1 year $390k contract with Seattle (SEA)
Mar 01, 2007
Signed a 1 year $380k contract with Seattle (SEA)
Jun 17, 2004
Signed a contract with Seattle (SEA)
Jun 07, 2004
Drafted by Seattle (SEA): Round 5 (#153 overall)

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