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Sitting Tuesday Ibanez isn't starting Tuesday against the Royals.

Impact An 0-for-24 stretch at the plate over Ibanez's last six games will force him to the bench for Tuesday's contest. Nick Maton and Zach McKinstry will take over at second and third base, respectively.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting at third again Sunday Ibanez is starting at third base and batting sixth in Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Ibanez will be making his fifth straight start at the hot corner as he's become the primary option there ahead of the struggling Nick Maton. Ibanez has done well at the plate with a .293 batting average and a home run across 14 games. The 30-year-old has yet to have sustained success at the MLB level, though it looks like he's getting a chance in Detroit to show what he can do.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two hits in win Ibanez went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and one run scored in Wednesday's 5-0 victory over Cleveland.

Impact Ibanez, making his fourth consecutive start, extended Detroit's lead to 2-0 with a two-out RBI double in the first inning. The 30-year-old infielder added a second hit in the third before coming around to score on Akil Baddoo's double. After going 0-for-10 in his first four games, Ibanez has gone 11-for-25 with four doubles, a home run and zero strikeouts in his last eight contests. He's now slashing .314/.333/.514 with four RBI and six runs scored through 36 plate appearances since being called up on April 29.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits first home run Ibanez went 2-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and three runs scored in Monday's win over the Guardians.

Impact Ibanez has been seeing more regular playing time lately, and he's responded with a .333 batting average and now his first home run of the season. The 30-year-old has been playing all over the diamond, with his Monday start coming at second base. Ibanez may not have a regular position quite yet, but he's carving out a role with the Tigers.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers' Andy Ibanez sparks offense, hits first homer in 6-2 win against Guardians The second-place Tigers (16-18) won the opening game in Cleveland 6-2, thanks to Andy Ibanez's first homer with Detroit.

MAY 9, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Starting Sunday Ibanez is starting at third base and batting fifth in Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Ibanez is starting to see more regular playing time, as this is his second start during the three-game weekend series and he also received two at-bats off the bench. He got the nod in right field Friday and will now cover the hot corner. Nick Maton, who started at third Saturday, will head to the bench.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Detroit News Andy Ibanez hasn't played a lot of outfield but AJ Hinch started him in right field to have more right-handed hitters against the Cards.

MAY 6, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Three hits in nightcap Wednesday Ibanez went 3-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI in an 8-1 win over the Mets during the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader.

Impact After getting the start in left field and going 0-for-2 in the matinee, Ibanez came back out for the nightcap as the DH while batting ninth and collected his first hits since his promotion at the end of April. The 30-year-old has seen most of his action at third base so far, but his versatility could net him consistent playing time across the diamond if his bat gets going. Ibanez does have a career .289/.361/.463 slash line in over 1,500 plate appearances at Triple-A, but he hasn't been able to replicate that level of performance in the majors.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting at third Sunday Ibanez is starting at third base and batting ninth in Sunday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Ibanez was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday and started one of the team's two games in the doubleheader. He'll return to the lineup Sunday, with Nick Maton slotting in as the DH. Maton still figures to see the bulk of the playing time at the hot corner for the Tigers, with Ibanez in a reserve role.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned to majors Ibanez was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.

Impact Ibanez has played first base, second base, third base, left field and designated hitter thus far at Triple-A, so he should be poised for a utility role in the short term. The 30-year-old slashed .297/.418/.609 with five home runs and two steals in 20 games for the Mud Hens. The last time he had a stat line this impressive was in 2021 when he was with the Rangers' Triple-A affiliate. Ibanez is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to minors camp Ibanez was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Tigers on Friday.

Impact Ibanez had seemed like a decent bet to make the team at the start of camp, but a hand injury suffered during WBC play killed that momentum. He'll be used as a utility infielder at Toledo.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from finger injury Ibanez (finger) started at second base and went 1-for-4 for Cuba in Sunday's World Baseball Classic loss to the United States.

Impact Ibanez sprained his left ring finger during an exhibition game for Cuba and didn't travel to Japan for the first round. He played with Cuba once the team returned to Miami. He'll now return to Detroit's camp and looks to be ready for the regular season.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to progress activities Ibanez (finger) has been cleared to progress baseball activities and will work out with the Tigers on Friday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Ibanez was given clearance to ramp things up following an MRI Thursday. It's uncertain when he might be ready to return to game action, but Ibanez's roster chances haven't been helped by the missed time.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't rejoin Team Cuba Ibanez (hand) has returned to Tigers camp rather than travel with Team Cuba to Tokyo for the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Ibanez had been hoping to play for Team Cuba again but instead will receive further evaluation and treatment from the Tigers' training staff. He's working his way back from a sprained left ring finger.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful to return in couple days Ibanez has been diagnosed with a small tear in his left hand and is hopeful to return to the lineup for Team Cuba in the World Baseball Classic in the coming days, Evan Woodbery of...

Impact In an interview with JIT Deporte Cubano, Ibanez says that he has not suffered a fracture, and that he's doing cold/water/hot water treatment in hopes of getting back in the lineup for Cuba in the WBC. The 29-year-old is in the mix for a backup role with the Tigers, and he should be able to return to Grapefruit League action after the tournament concludes.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of WBC lineup with hand injury Ibanez will not play Tuesday in the World Baseball Classic for Cuba due to a left hand injury, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Ibanez suffered the injury in an exhibition game for Cuba. The infielder was unable to practice on Tuesday, and he'll be held out of the lineup against the Netherlands for the WBC opener. Ibanez is competing for a bench spot with Detroit this spring, and it remains to be seen if this will carry into the regular season.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vying for reserve role Ibanez is in the mix for a reserve role on Detroit's Opening Day roster, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Ibanez was claimed off waivers by Detroit in November and outrighted to Triple-A Toledo. The 29-year-old appeared in 40 games for the Rangers last season and slashed .218/.273/.277. He likely won't have a prominent role with the Tigers, though it sounds like he could at least break camp on the MLB roster.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Ibanez cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Toledo on Friday.

Impact Ibanez was claimed off waivers by Detroit in November but won't stick on the 40-man roster through the offseason. The 29-year-old appeared in 40 games for the Rangers last season and had a .218/.273/.277 slash line.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Detroit Ibanez was claimed off waivers by the Tigers on Thursday.

Impact Ibanez appeared in 40 games for Texas last season and had a .550 OPS before he was sent to Triple-A in June, which is where he spent the rest of the campaign. The 29-year-old should compete for a utility role for Detroit during spring training.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers 40-Man Roster Wraps: Andy Ibanez The third baseman started the season with the Rangers but finished the season in the minor leagues.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rangers 40-Man Roster Wraps: Andy Ibanez The third baseman started the season with the Rangers but finished the season in the minor leagues.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sent back to Triple-A Ibanez was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

Impact Ibanez was optioned on Sunday but returned two days later, only to head back to the minors three days after that. How long he'll be off the roster this time around is not yet clear. He hasn't done much at the plate at the big-league level this season, hitting .218/.273/.277 in 40 games.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers place LHP Brett Martin on COVID-19 list

The Texas Rangers placed reliever Brett Martin on the COVID-19 list before the first game of a doubleheader against the Guardians

JUNE 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Called up, starting Game 1 The Rangers recalled Ibanez from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday. He'll start at third base and bat ninth in the first game of the Rangers' doubleheader with the Guardians.

Impact To open up a spot on the 26-man active roster for Ibanez, the Rangers placed reliever Brett Martin on the COVID-19-related injured list. Though Ibanez is receiving a start in his first game back with the Rangers, he's expected to handle a backup role at third base while Texas gives prospect Ezequiel Duran a look at the hot corner.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners rally late with help of wild pitch, beat Texas 6-5

Abraham Toro scored on a wild pitch by Brock Burke in the 10th inning to complete Seattle’s late-game rally and beating the Texas Rangers 6-5

JUNE 5, 2022 • Associated Press

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