US EditionDodgers Add Infield Depth with Moves for Andy Ibañez and Ryan Fitzgerald
The Dodgers claimed Ryan Fitzgerald off waivers and signed Andy Ibañez to add depth behind injured starters Edman and Muncy before spring training.
- On Friday, the Los Angeles Dodgers added infield depth by claiming Ryan Fitzgerald from the Minnesota Twins and signing Andy Ibañez to a one-year contract.
- Faced with recent player injuries, the Dodgers added depth behind Tommy Edman, who underwent ankle surgery following the 2025 season, and Max Muncy, who has not played more than 100 games in two seasons.
- Fitzgerald, 31, minor-league infielder, debuted last season with the Minnesota Twins, hitting.196 in 24 games, while veteran Andy Ibañez, 32, owns a.254 average with a.694 OPS.
- Those moves immediately increase competition for second base this spring, with Tommy Edman, Hyeseong Kim, Miguel Rojas, Ryan Fitzgerald, Alex Freeland, and Andy Ibañez competing and impacting Freeland's major-league prospects.
- Ibañez's signing remains pending until the Los Angeles Dodgers create a 40-man roster spot, with his five major league seasons for the Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers providing veteran depth.
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Dodgers add infield depth with moves for Andy Ibañez and Ryan Fitzgerald
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers added infield depth with a pair of moves on Friday. Minor-league journeyman Ryan Fitzgerald was claimed on waivers from the Minnesota Twins in one move. And veteran utilityman Andy Ibañez was signed to a one-year contract after becoming a free agent in November when the Detroit Tigers did not tender him a contract. The Ibañez signing will not be official until the Dodgers make a move to create a 40-man roster spot for h…
Dodgers Sign Former Tigers Infielder to One-Year Deal
It has been a busy day for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Just hours after claiming utility infielder Ryan Fitzgerald from the Minnesota Twins, they have inked infielder Andy Ibáñez to a one-year deal, according to reporter Francys Romero. Ibáñez was non-tendered by the Detroit Tigers shortly after last season. As the Dodgers 4o-man roster is full, a move is pending. Aug 20, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers third base Andy Ibanez (77) hits…
Former Detroit Tigers Utility Man Andy Ibáñez Finds New Home
The Los Angeles Dodgers are taking a familiar depth-building approach, agreeing to a major-league deal with infielder Andy Ibáñez, according to reports. The financial terms of the contract have not yet been made public, and Los Angeles will need to clear a spot on its 40-man roster to officially finalize the move. Cuban utility player Andy Ibañez and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a contract, per sources. Pending physical.— Francys …
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