Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-8, 185 lbs |
| Birthplace: Barquisimeto, Venezuela |
| Age: 45 |
| Experience: 11 |
| Bats/Throws: S, R |
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Maicer Izturis: Announces retirement
Izturis announced his retirement from baseball Friday, MLB.com's Gregor Chisholm reports.
Izturis signed a minor league deal with the Blue Jays this offseason in hopes of landing a utility job, but he dealt with a shoulder injury during camp and was on the outside looking in at a roster spot, so he decided to call it a career. Izturis will finish his career with a .269 batting average, 39 home runs, 334 RBI, and 93 stolen bases in 909 games over 11 seasons.
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Blue Jays' Maicer Izturis: Signs minor league contract with Blue Jays on Friday
Izturis signed a minor league contract with the Blue Jays on Friday that included an invitation to spring training, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsbet reports.
Izturis had his club option for 2016 declined, but the 35-year-old is back with Toronto anyway. He hasn't appeared in the majors since 2014 due to injuries, where he batted .286 in 38 plate appearances. He'll likely serve as organizational depth with the infield pretty well solidified for the AL East champions.
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Blue Jays' Maicer Izturis: Will become free agent after club option declined Tuesday
Izturis's $3 million club option for 2016 was declined, making the 35-year-old a free agent, John Lott of the National Post reports.
Izturis missed the 2015 season with injuries to his groin and shoulder and he's played in just 11 major league games since 2014. He could very well catch on with another team in 2016, but he likely won't provide much fantasy production unless he can win a starting job in spring training.
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