"In order to make room on the 40-man roster for Ibañez, the Dodgers designated infielder/outfielder Ryan Fitzgerald for assignment. Fitzgerald was claimed off waivers from the Minnesota Twins just last week. The 31-year-old is considered a utility player as he can play all around the diamond, with the exception of first base. It remains to be seen whether the Dodgers will be able to sneak Fitzgerald through waivers to remain with the organization."
"Ibañez should see playing time throughout the regular season as injuries have already opened up a spot for the infielder. The signing of Ibañez marks the Dodgers' third big league deal of the winter, following the deals with Miguel Rojas and baseball's best closer Edwin Diaz. The defending champions could still make one more blockbuster deal before winter's end as the Dodgers are one of three final suitors for star free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker."
The Los Angeles Dodgers officially signed infielder Andy Ibañez to a one-year, $1.5 million contract after he passed his physical. The team designated utility infielder/outfielder Ryan Fitzgerald for assignment to create a 40-man roster spot; Fitzgerald was recently claimed off waivers from the Minnesota Twins. Ibañez, a glove-first infielder with a career slash line of .254/.302/.389, hit .239 with four homers and a .653 OPS last season. Injuries to other players already project Ibañez into regular-season playing time. The signing follows deals for Miguel Rojas and Edwin Diaz, while the Dodgers remain a suitor for Kyle Tucker.
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