Andy Ibanez

The Athletics claimed Andy Ibanez off waivers.

Fantasy Impact

Ibanez had been designated for assignment by the Dodgers after they signed him to a one-year, $1.2 million MLB deal this winter. The Athletics will pick up his salary if he makes the roster.

The Dodgers designated Andy Ibanez for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Ibanez had signed a major league deal with the Dodgers in January. He loses his roster spot with them claiming Michael Siani off waivers.

Andy Ibanez has agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Los Angeles will need to make a corresponding move to open a spot on the 40-man roster to make the move official.

Fantasy Impact

Ibanez was non-tendered by Detroit in November after playing parts of three seasons with the Tigers. His best year came in 2023 when he batted .264 with 23 doubles, 11 home runs, and 41 RBI in 383 plate appearances. Ibanez is a career .254 hitter between the Rangers and Tigers and brings infield versatility to an older Dodgers' infield group. Ibanez has also played corner outfield spots in the past, so his super-utility role will allow him to get some playing time in Los Angeles.

The Tigers have non-tendered Andy Ibanez.

Fantasy Impact

Ibanez was set to get a raise in 2026 in his first year of arbitration. Ibanez will have plenty of offers from teams in need of a defender that can play multiple positions.

Andy Ibanez went 1-for-1 in the win over the Royals with a home run, one RBI, and one run scored.

Fantasy Impact

The 32-year-old has heated up at the plate while being deployed against left-handed pitching, hitting .455 with one home run and three RBI over his last seven games for the Tigers. After yesterday’s game, Ibanez holds a .258 batting average with 21 RBI and four home runs over 64 games this season.