"The Dodgers first signed Ibáñez on January 13 to a one-year contract worth $1.2 million and added him to their 40-man roster. However, he was designated for assignment on Feb. 3 when the Dodgers claimed Mike Siani off waivers. The Dodgers previously had Siani in their organization, but designated him for assignment when Kyle Tucker was signed, and he was claimed by the New York Yankees. They later moved on, while the Dodgers brought him back."
"Ibáñez became a free agent this offseason after 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 hit .254/.305/.389 with 28 home runs, 140 runs, 128 RBI and a 92 wRC+."
"Ibáñez is capable of playing first base, second base, third base and left field. He also has minimal experience at shortstop and right field. The Dodgers were likely hoping to get him through waivers to keep him in the organization, but Ibáñez could have also passed on his guaranteed salary to become a free agent had he cleared. Instead, the Athletics are now on the hook to pay Ibáñez the full $1.2 million this season."
Andy Ibáñez was claimed off waivers by the Athletics after a 23-day stint with the Dodgers. The Dodgers signed him Jan. 13 to a one-year $1.2 million contract and added him to their 40-man roster, then designated him for assignment Feb. 3 when they claimed Mike Siani. Ibáñez became a free agent after being non-tendered by the Detroit Tigers following three seasons there, when he hit .251/.304/.392 with 20 home runs and 94 RBI in 304 games. His MLB totals are .254/.305/.389 with 28 home runs in 420 games. Ibáñez can play first, second, third and left field, has no minor league options, and must make the roster or face another DFA; the Athletics assume his $1.2 million salary.
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