Cesar Izturis (groin) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Friday. It's not yet clear where he'll play, but it sounds like he'll be healthy enough to join the Orioles down the stretch. The veteran infielder is batting .200 (6-for-30) this season and can be ignored in fantasy leagues.

Orioles placed INF Cesar Izturis on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left groin. Izturis is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Tuesday, but the Orioles are apparently convinced that the injury will require an extended absence. The 33-year-old infielder just returned from elbow surgery on Friday.

Cesar Izturis will undergo an MRI on his strained left groin Tuesday. Izturis suffered the injury during Sunday's game. While there is nothing official yet, it appears likely that he will need another stint on the disabled list.

Cesar Izturis (groin) could be placed on the disabled list Monday. Izturis left Sunday's game with a strained left groin and Orioles manager Buck Showalter said that he's "probably a little more sore" today. The O's have summoned right-hander Jason Berken from the minors in case a roster move is made prior to Monday's game against the White Sox.

Cesar Izturis left Sunday's game in the fifth inning with a left groin strain. A tough break for the veteran, as he just returned after missing three months following elbow surgery. He was replaced at second base by Blake Davis.

Orioles activated INF Cesar Izturis from the 60-day disabled list. Izturis has been out since mid-May following elbow surgery. He was batting just .192/.250/.192 in 29 plate appearances before the injury. The veteran will go back to a utility role.

Cesar Izturis (elbow) will be activated from the disabled list Friday. Izturis recently finished a rehab assignment with Double-A Bowie, where he batted .240 over seven games. The veteran infielder has been out since mid-May following elbow surgery. He'll go back to a utility role.

Cesar Izturis (elbow) likely won't be activated from the disabled list until this weekend against the Blue Jays. Izturis wrapped up a minor league rehab assignment last week and has been working out with the Orioles. The veteran infielder has been sidelined since undergoing elbow surgery in mid-May.

Cesar Izturis (elbow) rejoined the Orioles Friday and tested his surgically repaired right elbow with some batting and infield practice. Izturis hopes to be activated soon, perhaps as early as this weekend. "I am very close. I am here with the team and am taking batting practice and groundballs [Friday] and will go day-by-day and see how I feel," Izturis said. "I think I feel great. So it's up to them to make a decision." Izturis has been out since mid-May.

Cesar Izturis (elbow) is expected to be activated from the disabled list for this weekend's series against the Yankees. Izturis has been sidelined since undergoing elbow surgery in mid-May. He went 3-for-15 (.200) with a double and a run scored over four games during his rehab assignment with Double-A Bowie. It's not yet clear who he will replace on the active roster.