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Cesar Izturis | Shortstop

Team: Cincinnati Reds
Age / DOB:  (33) / 2/10/1980
Ht / Wt:  5'9' / 180
Bats / Throws: Switch / Right
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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. Mar 31 - 3:39 PM

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Cesar Izturis - SS - Reds

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
Jan 14 - 5:28 PM
Cesar Izturis - SS - Reds

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.
Related: Mets
Source: ESPN New York
Mon, Dec 3, 2012 03:32:00 PM
Cesar Izturis - SS - Reds

Cesar Izturis 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
Mon, Aug 20, 2012 01:20:00 PM
Cesar Izturis - SS - Reds

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.
Fri, Aug 17, 2012 03:24:00 PM
Cesar Izturis - SS - Reds

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.
Mon, Aug 6, 2012 02:42:00 PM
Cesar Izturis - SS - Reds

The Nationals have acquired Cesar Izturis from the Brewers, according to Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post.

Washington desperately needed to fortify its infield depth, especially with Mark DeRosa (groin) once again fighting injuries. The 32-year-old Izturis provides zero with the bat (.235/.248/.333 this season) but is skilled and versatile with the leather. Of more fantasy interest: Milwaukee may have jettisoned Izturis to open up playing time for top prospect Jean Segura, a top prospect acquired from the Angels in the Zack Greinke trade.
Related: Nationals
Source: Adam Kilgore on Twitter
Mon, Aug 6, 2012 02:20:00 PM
Cesar Izturis - SS - Reds

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.
Sat, Jun 30, 2012 12:24:00 AM
Cesar Izturis - SS - Reds

Brewers activated SS Cesar Izturis from the 15-day disabled list.

He's been out since late May with a hamstring injury. Izturis should see plenty of starts at shortstop but is batting only .216/.242/.261 in 31 games this season.
Fri, Jun 22, 2012 03:59:00 PM
Cesar Izturis - SS - Reds

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
Wed, Jun 13, 2012 07:11:00 PM
Cesar Izturis - SS - Reds

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.
Sat, May 26, 2012 08:41:00 AM
Cesar Izturis - SS - Reds

Cesar Izturis was diagnosed with a strained left hamstring.

Izturis suffered the injury while running the bases in the sixth inning of Friday's game. Cody Ransom, who was claimed off waivers this week, figures to see significant playing time at shortstop if he needs a stint on the disabled list.
Related: Cody Ransom
Source: Adam McCalvy on Twitter
Fri, May 25, 2012 11:46:00 PM
Cesar Izturis - SS - Reds

Cesar Izturis left Friday's game against the Diamondbacks in the top of the sixth inning with an apparent injury.

It was obvious something was wrong after he pulled up at third base instead of trying to score on a single. He was replaced by the newly-claimed Cody Ransom. Stay tuned for an update on his status.
Related: Cody Ransom
Source: Tom Haudricourt on Twitter
Fri, May 25, 2012 11:30:00 PM
Cesar Izturis - SS - Reds

Cesar Izturis connected on his first home run of the season on Tuesday night, helping to lead the Brewers to an 8-2 victory over the Reds.

Izturis finished the night 2-for-4 with a pair of runs scored. He was brought to the Brewers to be a backup middle infielder, but has now been thrust into a much bigger role with the season-ending knee injury to Alex Gonzalez. Izturis won't offer much in the way of power but may carry some small amount of value in NL-only fantasy leagues.
Tue, May 8, 2012 11:55:00 PM
Cesar Izturis - SS - Reds

Brewers purchased the contract of INF Cesar Izturis from Triple-A Nashville.

Izturis batted just .220/.266/.288 this spring, but the Brewers didn't sign him for his bat. He'll provide a reliable backup glove around the infield.
Thu, Apr 5, 2012 03:17:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Ryan Hanigan
2Devin Mesoraco
1B1Joey Votto
2Neftali Soto
2B1Brandon Phillips
SS1Zack Cozart
2Cesar Izturis
3B1Todd Frazier
2Jack Hannahan
LF1Ryan Ludwick
2Chris Heisey
3Xavier Paul
4Donald Lutz
CF1Shin-Soo Choo
2Derrick Robinson
RF1Jay Bruce
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Johnny Cueto
2Mat Latos
3Bronson Arroyo
4Homer Bailey
5Mike Leake
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Aroldis Chapman
2Jonathan Broxton
3Sean Marshall
4Sam LeCure
5JJ Hoover
6Alfredo Simon
7Logan Ondrusek
8Manny Parra
9Nick Masset