Maicer

Izturis

It doesn’t look like Maicer Izturis is going to have a starting job in next year’s infield. Shortstops the team could look at include Barry Larkin, Royce Clayton, Rich Aurilia and Deivi Cruz.

Izturis is expected back on Monday. Cesar’s little brother is batting .337/.437/.404 in 104 AB for Edmonton this season.

He also singled twice and stole a base while scoring twice. With the way Izturis is playing, the Angels may not mind if Dallas McPherson isn’t ready to return from the DL right away. The switch-hitting infielder is hitting .324 with nine doubles, two homers, 17 RBI, and six steals since the start of June. He’s still probably not worth using in shallower mixed leagues, but those in deeper formats can consider Izturis while he’s playing so well.

It’s the same hamstring that had Izturis on the DL earlier this season. Robb Quinlan took over at third base. If Izturis returns to the DL, the Angels will activate Dallas McPherson and give him time at third base.

He’s batting leadoff in place of Chone Figgins, who is out of the lineup.

Izturis, who was hurt during Sunday’s game, is expected back later this week. Robb Quinlan took over at third base tonight and went 2-for-4 with a homer.

Izturis might get enough at-bats as a utilityman to be of some use in deep AL-only leagues. The Angels could use him at second against left-handers.

Izturis has been playing well on his rehab assignment. He’ll receive some starts at second base against left-handers after returning.

Izturis, who has been out since April 24, was originally expected to begin rehabbing Friday. He could return from the disabled list by the end of the week.

Izturis, who has been out since April 23 with a hamstring injury, is 9-for-22 on his rehab assignment. He should rejoin the Angels next week.