Mon Mar 24 2014 | 13:20 | Cesar Izturis opts out of contract with HOU |
Astros released INF Cesar Izturis. |
Izturis was informed Monday that he would not be on the Astros' Opening Day roster, so he used his opt-out clause. The 34-year-old batted just .209/.259/.271 with six runs scored in 142 plate appearances last season for the Reds but many teams need middle-infield help. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Jan 13 2014 | 14:12 | Astros ink Cesar Izturis to minor league deal |
Astros signed INF Cesar Izturis to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. |
The report comes from CBS Sports' Jon Heyman, who writes that Izturis "would seem to have [a] good shot" to make the Astros' Opening Day roster as a utilityman. Izturis, 33, batted just .209/.259/.271 with six runs scored in 142 plate appearances last season for the Reds. |
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter | |
Mon Dec 9 2013 | 17:13 | Mets have discussed Cesar Izturis |
Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that the Mets have discussed free agent infielder Cesar Izturis. |
The expectation is that they'll meet with Izturis' agent on either Tuesday or Wednesday. The veteran infielder batted just .209/.259/.271 over 142 plate appearances with the Reds. At this point in his career, he might only require a minor league deal. |
Source: Mike Puma on Twitter | |
Sun Mar 31 2013 | 15:39 | Cesar Izturis has contract purchased |
Reds purchased the contract of INF Cesar Izturis from Triple-A Louisville. |
Izturis won a job over Jason Donald and Emmanuel Burriss. The Reds like his glove, but he can't hit a lick. They'll be in trouble if he winds up playing much. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Jan 14 2013 | 17:28 | Reds sign INF Cesar Izturis to minors deal |
Reds signed INF Cesar Izturis to a minor league contract with a spring training invite. |
Izturis, who turns 33 in February, batted just .241/.254/.343 over 173 plate appearances last season between the Brewers and Nationals. He'll try to win a backup infielder job. |
Source: MLBlogs.com | |
Mon Dec 3 2012 | 15:32 | Mets have interest in Cesar Izturis |
ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports that the Mets are interested in veteran infielder Cesar Izturis. |
The Mets plan to meet with the 32-year-old's agent this week at the Winter Meetings in Nashville, Tennessee. Izturis posted a weak .241/.254/.343 batting line in 173 plate appearances this summer between the Brewers and Nationals. So he should come really cheap. |
Source: ESPN New York | |
Wed Nov 21 2012 | 16:47 | Cesar Izturis inks deal with Blue Jays |
Blue Jays signed INF Cesar Izturis to a minor league contract. |
He should be given an invitation to spring training. Izturis batted .241/.254/.343 in 62 games for the Brewers and Nationals in 2012. The Jays signed his half-brother, Maicer, earlier this month. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Aug 20 2012 | 13:20 | Cesar Izturis becomes free agent |
Cesar Iztruis has elected to become a free agent. |
Izturis was designated for assignment by the Nationals last week. He could have accepted a spot at Triple-A Syracuse but will test the open waters instead. |
Source: Bill Ladson on Twitter | |
Fri Aug 17 2012 | 15:24 | Cesar Izturis designated for assignment |
Nationals designated SS Cesar Izturis for assignment. |
Izturis was only with the club for a week and a half after being claimed off waivers. He seems likely to be scooped up by someone. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Aug 6 2012 | 14:42 | Nats claim Izturis off waivers from Brewers |
Nationals claimed SS Cesar Izturis off waivers from the Brewers. |
Izturis is making just $875,000 this year and will be a free agent over the winter. For Milwaukee, they open a roster space, possibly for top prospect Jean Segura. As for Washington, Izturis will provide crucial infield depth behind shortstop Danny Espinosa and second baseman Steve Lombardozzi. Ian Desmond isn't expected back until September and Mark DeRosa, as always, is hobbled, so the club nabbed a glove-only veteran off the wire. The 32-year-old Izturis is a black hole offensively (.235/.248/.333 this season) and shouldn't be touched in any fantasy format. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat Jun 30 2012 | 00:24 | Izturis plates two in loss to Diamondbacks |
Cesar Izturis went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in a losing effort against the Diamondbacks on Friday. |
He's still hitting just .206 on the season and isn't an option in fantasy leagues, but he did provide most of the Brewers offense in this one. With the offensive black hole that the Brewers employ at the shortstop position, they'd be wise to seek an upgrade before the trade deadline if they still entertain any dreams of competing for a wild card spot. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Jun 13 2012 | 19:11 | Cesar Izturis to start rehab Friday |
Cesar Izturis (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville Friday. |
He shouldn't need more than a couple games, putting him on track to return early next week if he can avoid a setback. Izturis has batted just .216/.242/.261 in 31 games this season. |
Source: John H. Steinmiller on Twitter | |
Sat May 26 2012 | 08:41 | Brewers place SS Izturis on disabled list |
Brewers placed SS Cesar Izturis on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring. |
Cody Ransom will be thrust into a starting role at shortstop. Izturis suffered the injury while running the bases in the sixth inning of Friday's game. The Brewers are expected to recall Edwin Maysonet from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding roster move. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Tue Apr 3 2012 | 05:00 | C. Izturis collects three hits in return |
Cesar Izturis returned to the lineup on Monday, batting 3-for-4 with three RBI in the Brewers' 13-7 win. |
The veteran infielder has struggled this spring, and now sports an unacceptable .228/.274/.298 triple slash. Then again, these numbers are on par with what we can expect going forward. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sun Apr 1 2012 | 15:21 | Cesar Izturis out with quad injury |
Cesar Izturis was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to tightness in his right thigh. |
It's the result of a hit by pitch Saturday. Izturis should be fine, though, and be ready to roll in a day or two. |
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | |
Fri Mar 30 2012 | 09:23 | Cesar Izturis makes team |
Cesar Izturis has been informed that he has made the Brewers' Opening Day roster. |
He was expected to make the team all along and will do so despite hitting just .184 in 22 spring games. The Brewers don't really have anyone else to back up Alex Gonzalez at shortstop, so Izturis essentially earns a spot by default. |
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | |
Sat Jan 14 2012 | 14:50 | Izturis expected to make Brewers roster |
Barring a signing or trade over the next two months, Cesar Izturis is expected to make Milwaukee's opening day roster. |
Izturis signed a minor league contract with the Brewers earlier this offseason, but would earn $875,000 in the majors, with another $375,000 available through incentives if he overtakes Alex Gonzalez as the starter. "We don't really have anybody else we're looking at right now," general manager Doug Melvin said. "We just went over the shortstops, and there aren't many of them." |
Source: Brewers.mlb.com | |
Wed Dec 21 2011 | 11:58 | Brewers ink INF Izturis to minors deal |
Brewers signed INF Cesar Izturis to a minor league contract. |
He'll also get an invite to spring training. Izturis, who turns 32 in February, was limited to just 18 games with the Orioles this past season due to elbow and groin injuries. While he has an awful .255/.295/.322 batting line in the big leagues, he should be a competent backup for the recently signed Alex Gonzalez. |
Source: Jon Paul Morosi on Twitter | |
Wed Nov 23 2011 | 21:01 | Izturis drawing interest from several teams |
Accoridng to Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun, Cesar Izturis is drawing heavy free agent interest. |
Izturis' agent told Connolly that he's been contacted by "several" different teams looking to sign the veteran infielder. Izturis was just 6-for-30 at the dish in a 2011 season marred by injuries, but it sounds as though he'll find a major league contract this offseason. |
Source: Dan Connolly on Twitter | |
Mon Sep 26 2011 | 11:24 | Cesar Izturis (groin) shut down |
Cesar Izturis (groin) was shut down for the rest of the season in mid-September. |
Izturis is expected to play in the Orioles' fall instructional league down in Sarasota, Florida but won't return to the major leagues. The 31-year-old infielder was 6-for-30 at the plate during a lost 2011 regular season. |
Source: Carroll County Times | |