Former Toronto Blue Jays players Maicer Izturis and Clayton Richard celebrate birthdays

Former Toronto Blue Jays infielder Maicer Izturis turns 44 years old today. The team signed Izturis as a free agent in November 2012 to a three-year contract, though he played only 118 games during his tenure while frequently appearing on the disabled list. He recorded a.240 batting average with five home runs for the organization before the team issued a buyout for his 2016 option. Today also marks the 43rd birthday of Clayton Richard, who pitched for Toronto in 2019. Richard compiled a 1-5 record with a 5.96 ERA over 10 starts during his time with the Blue Jays. The left-handed pitcher concluded his 11-year MLB career with an overall record of 69-84 and a 4.51 ERA across 275 total appearances.

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