There was a notable little signing in Toronto on Friday as the Blue Jays have brought back utility infielder Maicer Izturis on a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training.
Izturis was a free agent after his 3 year, 10 million dollar contract with the Blue Jays expired at the end of the 2015 season. His first tenure in Toronto was full of injuries and frustration, leading to only 118 games played over the life of the contract.
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For those that can’t remember when Izturis was last healthy and productive, he did play 107 games for Toronto in 2013, playing all over the diamond and batting .