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Dodgers Sign Ibáñez, Claim Fitzgerald; Roster Boost Ahead

1/9/2026

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Dodgers Sign Ibáñez

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Andy Ibáñez to a one-year contract, pending a physical.
Ibáñez was non-tendered by the Detroit Tigers.
He has a career batting average of .254 and has played every position except catcher and center field, primarily at second and third base.
The Dodgers claimed Ryan Fitzgerald off waivers from the Minnesota Twins to bolster infield depth.
The Dodgers are exploring further roster improvements, including potential trades.

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Dodgers Acquire Ibáñez

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed infielder Ibanez to a one-year contract, per ESPN.com's Kiley McDaniel.
Ibanez was previously non-tendered by the Detroit Tigers.
Ibanez has a career .280 batting average against left-handed pitchers.
Ibanez is expected to play at second or third base against left-handed pitchers and will remain under team control until 2028.

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Dodgers Sign Ibáñez

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Andy Ibáñez to a one-year contract, pending a physical.
Ibáñez was non-tendered by the Detroit Tigers.
He has a career batting average of .254 and has played every position except catcher and center field, primarily at second and third base.
The Dodgers claimed Ryan Fitzgerald off waivers from the Minnesota Twins to bolster infield depth.
The Dodgers are exploring further roster improvements, including potential trades.

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