"IF Andy Ibanez has agreed to terms on a one-year big league deal with the Dodgers pending physical, per source.Ibanez, 32, was non-tendered by the Tigers in November.- Kiley McDaniel (@kileymcd) January 9, 2026 OK, maybe Andy Ibanez - and Ryan Fitzgerald, whom they claimed off waivers earlier in the day - don't solve the issue, but it's an interesting signing for a number of reasons."
"Not a platinum-glover, but certainly more than capable at either position. He's actually been pretty solid defensively in 265 1/3 innings at first base (6 DRS, 2 OAA), but he isn't going to take plate appearances from Freddie Freeman on the regular. He also has 160 outfield innings on defense (LF/RF). For as much third base as he has played, his arm strength doesn't really fit the profile."
"He's consistently in the bottom 10 percentile of arm strength. He averaged 75 MPH on throws from third base last season. By comparison, averaged 84.2 MPH from third base, and we know his arm won't ever be confused for Adrian Beltre's. It's a 20-grade arm and should probably stick to the right side of second base. However, he can pick it at third, so he could get some time there in a pinch."
Andy Ibanez agreed to a one-year major league deal with the Dodgers pending a physical after being non-tendered by the Tigers. Ibanez has struggled offensively the last two seasons, hitting .240/.297/.355 with an 85 wRC+ in 437 plate appearances, after a 103 wRC+ in 2023. He has played second, third, first and corner outfield in five MLB seasons and shows defensive competence across positions. Arm velocity from third base is below average, averaging 75 MPH, suggesting a best fit on the right side of second base. The signing overlaps with interest in Enrique Hernández and follows a waiver claim of Ryan Fitzgerald.
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