Andy Ibanez

Andy Ibanez is out of the lineup for the first game of a doubleheader between the Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Ibanez retreats to the bench with a right-handed starting pitcher on the mound, with Josh Jung batting sixth and starting at third base for manager AJ Hinch against the Orioles Saturday.

Andy Ibanez is in the starting lineup for the Tigers Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Ibanez will start at third base and bat cleanup against the Padres. He is hitting .171, with two home runs, and eight RBI this season.

Andy Ibáñez went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Friday's win over the Royals. He scored one run, drove in one RBI, and struck out once. The homer, his second of the season, came off left-hander Cole Ragans leading off the fourth inning and gave the Tigers a lead they would not relinquish.

Fantasy Impact

Ibáñez provided the go-ahead run with his second homer of the season, taking advantage of a matchup against a left-handed starter. Through 40 plate appearances, he is slashing .162/.250/.343 with two home runs, eight RBI, five runs, and a 4:3 K:BB ratio.

Andy Ibanez is not in the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Kansas City Royals Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Ibanez will retreat to the bench against a right-handed starting pitcher, with Javier Baez batting eighth and starting at third base for manager AJ Hinch against the Royals Saturday.

Andy Ibanez is in the starting lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Kansas City Royals Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Ibanez will take the field against a left-handed starting pitcher for manager AJ Hinch, starting at third base and batting cleanup against the Royals Friday.