Izturis signs with Brewers: The Brewers signed SS Cesar Izturis to a minor league deal on Wednesday, according to MLB.com. Izturis spent the last three seasons with the Orioles, though he appeared in only 18 games in 2011, as he spent much of the season recovering from elbow surgery. (Updated 12/21/2011)
Injury Report
Groin - Probable for start of spring training (Updated - 1/5/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Izturis will back up Alex Gonzalez at shortstop, carrying over the reserve role that he was supposed to hold with the Orioles last season. He is a very light hitter, so even if the Brewers find him playing time, owners can ignore Izturis in nearly all formats. (Updated 12/21/2011).
08/08/2011 19:40 Orioles place Izturis on DL; recall Berken
The Baltimore Orioles have placed infielder Cesar Izturis on the 15-day disabled list and recalled pitcher Jason Berken from Triple-A Norfolk.
08/07/2011 16:22 Lawrie's first big-league HR helps lift Jays by O's
Ricky Romero pitched eight innings of four-hit ball, Brett Lawrie hit his first major league homer and the Toronto Blue Jays cruised past the Baltimore Orioles 7-2 Sunday.