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Rangers rally from 5 runs down, beat Blue Jays 12-6

Corey Seager capped a six-run fourth inning with a go-ahead single, and the Texas Rangers rallied from a five-run deficit to overcome Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s 467-foot home run and...

APRIL 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Homers twice Ibanez went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs in Monday's spring training game against the Padres.

Impact Ibanez has hit in four straight games and is slashing .357/.424/1.138 over 30 plate appearances. When spring training started, the third base job was his to lose, so it's safe to say Ibanez will man the hot corner come Opening Day on Friday in Toronto. The Rangers used him everywhere in the batting order, but lately he's found himself in the lower-third.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leader among 3B pack Texas manager Chris Woodward suggested Tuesday that a platoon at third base is possible, but indicated Ibanez could be the everyday starter, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Although prospect Josh Jung (shoulder) will eventually take control of third base, his injury will keep him out until late in the season. Who mans the hot corner until Jung is ready should be one of the more closely watched job battles in camp. Ibanez slashed .277/.321/.435 with a 107 OPS+ through 76 games, but only 11 of those games came at third base. He's improved his defense since joining the Rangers, but he appears to have the offensive edge over other candidates. "As far as Andy goes, if he hits, if he plays the position really well and hits at a high clip, he may end up being the everyday guy," Woodward said, while adding Ibanez will have to earn it. The manager said Nick Solak, who had been mentioned as a candidate, will mainly be focused on left field. Yonny Hernandez remains in the mix, but he doesn't have the offensive profile that Ibanez does. Any prospects that profile at third base are unlikely. President of baseball operations Jon Daniels emphasized the organization will not rush prospects.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Favorite to start at third base Ibanez is in line to serve as the Rangers' starting third baseman on Opening Day after Isiah Kiner-Falefa was traded to the Twins on Saturday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Manager Chris Woodward said Friday that Kiner-Falefa was the favorite for the starting job at third base to begin the season, but Ibanez should now have the chance to step up at the hot corner once the 2022 campaign gets underway. However, Rangers president of baseball operations Jon Daniels said Saturday that Yonny Hernandez will also have a chance to compete for the starting job at the hot corner, while the team will also explore external options, Chris Halicke of SI.com reports. The 28-year-old made his major-league debut in 2021 and slashed .277/.321/.435 with seven homers, 31 runs and 25 RBI in 76 games.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lyles' pitching, Heim's homer lead Rangers past Indians 7-2

Jordan Lyles closed his season by allowing only two hits in seven innings and rookie Jonah Heim broke a fourth-inning tie with a three-run home run to help the Texas Rangers beat t...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Has multiple hits in loss Ibanez started at second base and went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to the Angels.

Impact Ibanez posted his third consecutive multi-hit game and has a .967 OPS over 10 games since returning from a hamstring injury. He should find a home on the major league roster in 2022 after being the Rangers best hitter over the second half.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani's legs help Angels past Rangers, who lose 100th game

Shohei Ohtani sparked a four-run sixth-inning rally with his legs, and the Los Angeles Angels beat Texas 7-2 to send the Rangers to their first 100-loss season since 1973

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Posts three-hit night Ibanez went 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Angels.

Impact Ibanez ripped a single up the middle with the bases loaded in the second to score two runs and even the game at 2-2. He later would hit his second triple of the year in the seventh and eventually come around to score to give the Rangers a 5-2 lead. The 28-year-old was in a nice groove at the plate towards the end of August before suffering a strained hamstring but appears to have picked up right where he left off with five multi-hit performances over nine games since returning from the injured list Sept. 18. Ibanez is slashing .418/.459/.646 with three homers, 10 RBI, 11 runs scored and 6:14 BB:K over his last 21 games while drawing at least one start at five different positions.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hearn scheduled to start for Texas against Los Angeles

The Angels will start Janson Junk on Wednesday while the Rangers are expected to counter with Taylor Hearn

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Rookies lead Rangers past Angels 5-2 to avoid 100th defeat

Rookie Andy Ibanez’s two-run single highlighted a four-run second inning for Texas and fellow rookie A

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Goes yard in win Ibanez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 7-4 win over Baltimore.

Impact The infielder opened the scoring with a two-run blast off Baltimore ace John Means in the fourth inning. Ibanez also scored in the eighth inning after reaching on a single. The 28-year-old has a decent .265/.312/.417 slash line with seven homers, 21 RBI, 25 runs scored and 12 doubles through 248 plate appearances. His multi-hit effort Sunday was his fourth in eight games since returning from a hamstring injury, though he has gone hitless in the other four contests in that span.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Ibanez will sit Saturday against the Orioles.

Impact Ibanez hits the bench after starting seven straight games. He recorded seven hits in the first four games of that stretch before going hitless in his last three, bringing his season slash line down to .261/.309/.403.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Collects three more hits Ibanez started at first base and went 3-for-4 with a double in Tuesday's 7-1 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Ibanez continues to show a lively bat despite moving around the diamond. He's 7-for-15 in four games since coming off the injured list, while seeing time at first base, second base and designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raps two hits in loss Ibanez started at designated hitter and went 2-for-4 in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Ibanez was activated off the injured list last Friday and, after not playing that night, has been in the starting lineup three straight games. He's served as DH twice and played second base in the other. Ibanez has been one of the team's better bats since the All-Star break, slashing .307/.358/.489 over 148 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes impact in win Ibanez started at designated hitter and went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Saturday's 2-1 win over the White Sox.

Impact Ibanez, who was reinstated from the injured list Friday, made his first appearance since rejoining Texas. His two singles were in the middle of sequences that led to each run. Prior to the game in which he got hurt that led to a stay on the injured list, Ibanez had an 11-game hit streak (.488/.511/.767) and was the team's best hitter. The question remains if there's an everyday position for Ibanez -- concerns about his glove persist -- but he appears to be on his way to securing a spot on the 2022 roster as a super-utility player or a position to be determined.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Peters, Rangers stop Lynn, AL Central-leading White Sox 2-1

DJ Peters’ pinch-hit single drove home the go-ahead run in the sixth inning and the Texas Rangers beat former teammate Lance Lynn and the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox 2-1

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • Associated Press

White Sox blank Rangers 8-0 as magic number drops to 5

Luis Robert hit a three-run double, Dylan Cease struck out 10 in five innings and the Chicago White Sox moved closer to their first division title in 13 years by trouncing the Texa...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Returns from injured list Ibanez (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Impact Ibanez has been on the injured list since Aug. 30 with a left hamstring injury. He began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Monday and wound up going 2-for-9 with a run scored across three games. He's not starting in his return to the major-league roster Friday against the White Sox, but he figures to see time all around the diamond during the final weeks of the season. Yohel Pozo was sent to Round Rock to make room for Ibanez on the 28-man roster.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hearn expected to start for the Rangers against the White Sox

The White Sox will start Dylan Cease on Friday while the Rangers are expected to counter with Taylor Hearn

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Otto expected to start as Rangers host the Astros

The Rangers are expected to send Glenn Otto to the mound Thursday and the Astros plan to give Framber Valdez the start

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Lyles expected to start as Texas hosts Houston

The Rangers are expected to send Jordan Lyles to the mound Tuesday and the Astros plan to give Zack Greinke the start

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Hey Siri! Astros rookie homers twice in 15-1 win at Rangers

Jose Siri homered twice and added a two-run single in his first big league start, Yordan Alvarez hit a pair of 400-foot homers and the AL West-leading Houston Astros overwhelmed th...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Begins rehab assignment Ibanez (hamstring) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.

Impact Ibanez has missed two weeks with a strained left hamstring. Given the relatively brief nature of his absence, he shouldn't need too long of a rehab assignment, though it's not yet clear exactly when the Rangers expect him to return. The team will be excited to have him back, as he hit .467/.500/.733 over his last 12 games before he suffered the injury.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Howard expected to start as Texas hosts Houston

The Astros will start Jake Odorizzi on Monday and the Rangers are expected to counter with Spencer Howard

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Kaprielian expected to start as Athletics host the Rangers

The Athletics will roll out James Kaprielian to the mound Sunday and the Rangers plan to give Taylor Hearn the start

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • Associated Press

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