Izturis returns ... then sits

Maicer Izturis (strained lower back) was reinstated from the disabled list today while reliever Darren O'Day was sent back to Triple-A Salt Lake. But so much for making a triumphant return as Izturis was on the bench to start the game while rookie Sean Rodriguez got another start at second base after collecting two hits Monday.

Manager Mike Scioscia was asked before Tuesday's game if Izturis was having any problems while batting form the right side of the plate, which had previously been bothering him

"He's OK," Scioscia said. "He hit right-handed (Monday) night (in a rehab start at Single-A Rancho Cucamonga) and felt fine. I think we're going to use him (Wednesday) from the left side against (White Sox starter Jose) Contreras. We might use him at some point tonight but I think we'll let Sean start and see how it goes."