Andy Ibanez is absent from the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday night.

Fantasy Impact

Ibanez will return to the bench with a right-hander on the mound for the Dodgers, with Zach McKinstry batting sixth and starting at third base for manager AJ Hinch Friday night.

Andy Ibáñez is expected to start the season platooning at third base with Zach McKinstry for the Tigers, per team updates, following Jace Jung’s Monday option to Triple-A Toledo.

Fantasy Impact

Ibáñez, with a .292/.357/.445 line against lefties last year, joins McKinstry in a modest platoon until Matt Vierling (shoulder) returns. His bat shines versus southpaws, offering niche value. Fantasy managers in deep leagues can roster him for selective matchups, banking on steady contributions while Vierling heals.

The Tigers and Andy Ibanez have agreed to a one-year, $1.4M contract to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Ibanez posted a .241 average, with five home runs, and 32 RBI in 99 games last season. He will likely remain the utility player on the Tigers' bench in 2025.

Andy Ibanez is not in the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Chicago White Sox Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Ibanez will sit on the bench for manager AJ Hinch, with Colt Keith returning to the lineup batting fifth and starting at second base against the White Sox Saturday.

Andy Ibanez is in the starting lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Ibanez will take the field against a left-handed starting pitcher, starting at third base and batting leadoff against the Rays for manager AJ Hinch Thursday.