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.

Cesar Izturis (elbow) went 0-for-2 with a strikeout Friday in his first minor league rehab game with the Gulf Coast League Orioles.

Izturis also played five innings at second base. He's expected to continue his rehab on Saturday and Sunday with Double-A Bowie. If all goes well, the veteran infielder could be rejoin the Orioles as soon as next week. Izturis is currently making his way back from elbow surgery in May.

Cesar Izturis (elbow) will begin his minor league rehab assignment Friday with the GCL Orioles.

He'll then serve as the designated hitter Saturday with Double-A Bowie before playing shortstop on Sunday. If all goes well, he could rejoin the Orioles as soon as next Tuesday. The 31-year-old infielder is currently making his way back from elbow surgery in May.

Cesar Izturis (elbow) is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment Friday.

Izturis was originally scheduled to start his rehab assignment Wednesday, but the Orioles pushed it back after he experienced some soreness. The 31-year-old infielder is currently working his way back from right elbow surgery.

Cesar Izturis (elbow) made it through his first day of baseball activities Saturday without any issues.

Izturis is working his way back from elbow surgery. He'll likely remain at the Orioles' spring training facility for a while longer before being cleared to start a rehab assignment. If all goes well, he could possibly be back by the end of July.

Cesar Izturis underwent successful surgery on his right elbow Tuesday.

Izturis needed surery to repair the ulnar nerve in his right elbow. He is not expected to resume baseball activities for about two months.

Orioles transferred INF Cesar Izturis from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

He was cleared to make room for Alfredo Simon on the 40-man roster. Izturis is scheduled to undergo elbow surgery on Tuesday and is expected to miss two months.

Cesar Izturis needs surgery to fix his numb right elbow and could miss up to two months.

Izturis was placed on the disabled list Wednesday evening and could remain there until late July. The veteran shortstop was batting .192/.250/.192 in 29 plate appearances while serving as a utility middle infielder.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Tuesday that Cesar Izturis may need surgery on his right elbow.

Izturis has been dealing with nerve irritation in his right elbow that has caused numbness in his hand. "Dr. Wilckens didn't like what he saw," said Showalter. "They may have to go in there and remove the nerve. They did an MRI, so we'll have a better idea of what it is. He wants to see exactly what the MRI shows." Izturis is expected to be placed on the disabled list prior to Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Cesar Izturis (ankle) will be in Friday's lineup.

At least, that's what the Orioles are telling reporters down in spring camp. Izturis has been sidelined since Monday afternoon with a sprained left ankle.

Cesar Izturis (ankle) hopes to return by the end of the week.

Izturis turned his left ankle during a split-squad game on Monday, but the swelling has already gone down considerably. He plans to test the ankle Wednesday by hitting and running.