"Ibáñez became a free agent this offseason as a result of getting non-tendered by the Detroit Tigers. He had spent the last three seasons with the Tigers, hitting a combined .251/.304/.392 with 20 home runs, 94 RBI and a 93 wRC+ in 304 games. Ibáñez's MLB career also includes spending parts of two seasons with the Texas Rangers in 2021 and 2022. While appearing in 420 games thus far, Ibáñez has hit .254/.305/.389 with 28 home runs, 140 runs, 128 RBI and a 92 wRC+."
"Their reported agreement with Ibáñez on a Major League contract came hours after claiming Fitzgerald off waivers from the Minnesota Twins. That filled their 40-man roster, thus a corresponding move was required to make room for Ibáñez. The Dodgers will now look to pass Fitzgerald through waivers and assign him to the Minor Leagues. If he sticks in the organization, the Dodgers will likely invite him to Spring Training."
Los Angeles signed Andy Ibáñez to a one-year Major League contract worth $1.2 million and designated Ryan Fitzgerald for assignment to open a 40-man roster spot. Ibáñez has no Minor League options remaining, so he must make the MLB roster or be designated for assignment. He spent three seasons with Detroit after being non-tendered, hitting .251/.304/.392 with 20 homers and a 93 wRC+ in 304 games. Across parts of five MLB seasons, Ibáñez has hit .254/.305/.389 with 28 homers and a 92 wRC+ in 420 games. Ibáñez provides infield and left-field versatility that could address Dodgers' outfield and second-base needs. The Dodgers will attempt to pass Fitzgerald through waivers and, if retained, likely invite him to Spring Training.
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