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Ernie Clement has walk-off hit in 11th inning as Blue Jays defeat Athletics 8-7

Ernie Clement singled home the winning run in the 11th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Athletics 8-7

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Belts first spring homer Ibanez started at second base and went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and an additional RBI in Wednesday's Cactus League win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Ibanez opened the scoring for the Athletics, driving his first homer of the Cactus League in the second inning off Ryne Nelson. The veteran has put forth strong numbers this spring, slashing .387/.441/.613 with a homer, four doubles and six RBI across 11 appearances. Max Muncy entered spring training as the presumed favorite for the third-base job, but Ibanez's impressive spring showing, coupled with his versatility to play multiple infield positions and track record of hitting left-handed pitching, gives him a compelling case to make the 26-man roster and see regular-season opportunities for the Athletics.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Collects four hits in spring win Ibanez went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Dodgers.

Impact Ibanez was hot at the plate from the start, lacing a 107.2 mph double to lead off the bottom of the first inning in what ultimately turned into a four-hit performance. Including Sunday's standout showing, he's hitting .400/.464/.560 with four doubles, three RBI and three runs scored through nine spring appearances. It was a hectic offseason for the 32-year-old, who was non-tendered by the Tigers in November before signing with the Dodgers in early January, only to be designated for assignment less than a month later and ultimately claimed by the Athletics on Feb. 6. Known for his ability to hit left-handed pitching, Ibanez is in the mix for playing time at third base alongside Max Muncy and Darell Hernaiz.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

2026 MLB Free Agent Signings, Trades: Dodgers Sign Pitcher to $6.5M Pact

Keeping tabs on all of MLB's notable free agency signings, trades, and extensions ahead of the 2026 season.

FEBRUARY 11 • FOX SPORTS

2026 MLB Free Agent Signings, Trades: Dodgers Sign Pitcher to $6.5M Pact

Tigers News: Javy Báez suspension, potential uniform leak, Andy Ibáñez claimed Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez will not suit up for Team Puerto Rico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic as he serves a two-year suspen...

FEBRUARY 10 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Claimed by Athletics The Athletics claimed Ibanez off waivers from the Dodgers on Friday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact The Dodgers signed Ibanez to a one-year, $1.2 million contract in early January but then designated him for assignment less than a month later. He'll now head to the Athletics and should be in the mix for playing time at third base. Ibanez is a career .280/.327/.452 hitter versus left-handed pitching.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers' weird Andy Ibáñez move could bode well for Tommy Edman, Kiké Hernández The Los Angeles Dodgers' signing of Andy Ibáñez three weeks ago appeared to be a direct response to the current statuses of Tommy Edman and...

FEBRUARY 4 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Dodgers bring back Mike Siani, designate Andy Ibáñez for assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers have claimed outfielder Mike Siani off waivers from the New York Yankees and designated infielder Andy Ibáñez for assignment

FEBRUARY 3 • Associated Press

Designated for assignment The Dodgers designated Ibanez for assignment Tuesday.

Impact The 32-year-old inked a one-year, $1.2 million contract with the Dodgers in early January, but his stay on the big-league roster didn't even last a month. Ibanez posted a .653 OPS in 91 regular-season games for Detroit last season, but his career .280/.327/.452 slash line versus lefties could garner some interest on the waiver wire.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Andy Ibáñez Decides Against Playing In 2026 World Baseball Classic Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Andy Ibáñez decided against playing for Team Cuba in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

JANUARY 29 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Dodgers forget name of player they just DFA'd in official Andy Ibáñez roster move The Dodgers made their Andy Ibáñez signing official and designated Ryan (not Tyler) Fitzgerald for assignment.

JANUARY 14 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Versatile infielder Andy Ibáñez and Dodgers finalize $1.2 million, 1-year contact

Versatile infielder Andy Ibáñez and the Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized a $1.2 million, one-year contract

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Nets MLB deal from Dodgers The Dodgers signed Ibanez to a one-year contract Friday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ibanez was non-tendered by the Tigers earlier in the offseason but has managed to land on his feet in Los Angeles. He's a career .280/.327/.452 hitter versus left-handed pitching and does not have minor-league options remaining, so Ibanez is a good bet to make the Dodgers' Opening Day roster and get some starts at second and/or third base against southpaws. Ibanez will remain under team control through 2028.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Expect competition between 2 Tigers infield prospects for Andy Ibáñez's vacated role Max Anderson and Hao-Yu Lee are the leading prospect contenders to be on the Tigers' 2026 Opening Day roster.

JANUARY 2 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

2025 MLB Non-Tender Free Agents

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Free agent after being non-tendered The Tigers non-tendered Ibanez on Friday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact Ibanez had been projected to make around $2 million in his first year of arbitration eligibility, and the Tigers have decided against giving him that raise. The right-handed-hitting Ibanez is a career .280/.327/.452 hitter versus left-handed pitching and offers some defensive versatility, so he shouldn't have trouble landing a job elsewhere.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Behind HRs from Raleigh and Suarez, Mariners Take Lead in AL Division Series

Cal Raleigh hit a two-run homer, Eugenio Suarez and J.P. Crawford added solo shots as the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers to take a...

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Behind HRs from Raleigh and Suarez, Mariners Take Lead in AL Division Series

Raleigh, Suarez, Crawford homer and Mariners top Tigers 8-4 for a 2-1 lead in the AL Division Series

Cal Raleigh hit a two-run homer, Eugenio Suarez and J

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Reaches four times, swipes base Ibanez went 3-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Red Sox.

Impact With Detroit resting several regulars with a playoff spot locked up, Ibanez picked up a start in the regular-season finale and delivered his first three-hit effort of the year. The utility player wraps up his regular season with a .239/.301/.352 slash line across 91 games, and he'll give the Tigers a versatile bench option as they enter the postseason.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians shut out Tigers for sixth straight win as Williams strikes out nine

Gavin Williams struck out nine in five innings, Bo Naylor hit a two-run single and the Cleveland Guardians won their season-best sixth straight game, 4-0 over the Detroit Tigers

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Tarik Skubal allows 2 hits in 7 innings as Tigers snap White Sox winning streak, 6-0

Tarik Skubal allowed two singles in seven innings and the Detroit Tigers ended Chicago’s six-game winning streak with a 6-0 win over the White Sox

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Slams pinch-hit home run Appearing as a pinch hitter, Ibanez went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Royals.

Impact Ibanez gave the Tigers some breathing room in the eighth inning, when he appeared as pinch hitter for Colt Keith and promptly delivered his fourth home run of the season. The veteran utility player has settled in as a bench option for Detroit, giving the team a right-handed bat to complement the left-handed Keith, who is often lifted when southpaws come in from the bullpen. Ibanez is valuable depth for the Tigers, though his role doesn't carry much fantasy appeal at the moment.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Slams pinch-hit home run Appearing as a pinch hitter, Ibanez went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Royals.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of timely homers help Tigers top Royals, win 5th straight Spencer Torkelson and pinch hitter Andy Ibanez hit solo homers and the host Detroit Tigers extended their winning streak to five games with...

AUGUST 24, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Spencer Torkelson homers to help the Tigers beat the Royals 4-2 for 5th straight win

Spencer Torkelson homered to help the Detroit Tigers win their fifth straight game, 4-2 over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night

AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

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