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MLB Player Data
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Jun 6 2025The Tigers optioned Ibanez to Triple-A Toledo on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old has been a key lineup piece against left-handed pitching for the Tigers over the past couple years, but he has a .681 OPS in 70 plate appearances versus southpaws so far in 2025. Ibanez is likely to rejoin the big club once he gets back on track at the Triple-A level.
May 9 2025Ibanez went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and two RBI in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez helped lead the Tigers to an easy 10-2 win then began the nightcap on the bench, though he did enter the contest late as a defensive replacement. The utility player has a solid .259 batting average and .746 OPS to go along with two home runs and 12 RBI in 25 games, but his inconsistent playing time limits his overall fantasy appeal.
Apr 19 2025Ibanez went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Friday's 7-3 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez launched his second home run of the season in the fourth inning, but he was then lifted for a pinch hitter in the fifth. The utility player is struggling a bit to begin the year with a .171 average and .627 OPS across 13 games. Ibanez can provide some fantasy value in spurts, though his role in Detroit comes with plenty of day-to-day volatility.
Apr 14 2025Ibanez went 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored and two RBI in Monday's 9-1 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was the first multi-hit game of the year for Ibanez, who's been scuffling a bit overall with a .185 batting average. The utility player batted .241 during the regular season for the Tigers in 2024 and .264 the year prior, so he should be able to continue to trend upward in that category. Ibanez's offensive production doesn't generally jump off the page, though his versatility is at least somewhat helpful, both for Detroit and fantasy managers in deeper leagues.
Apr 7 2025Ibanez went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer in Monday's win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez opened the game's scoring with his third-inning long ball, which proved to be the deciding factor in the 6-2 victory. It was his first extra-base hit of the season. After starting in an 0-for-9 rut through four games, he's collected a hit in each of his last three appearances. Ibanez is slashing .158/.273/.316 through 22 plate appearances.
Mar 17 2025Ibanez is slated to open the season as the Tigers' short-side platoon partner with Zach McKinstry at third base, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jace Jung was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Monday, setting up an uninspiring McKinstry/Ibanez platoon at the hot corner, at least until Matt Vierling (shoulder) is ready. Ibanez slashed .292/.357/.445 against left-handed pitching last season.
Feb 15 2025With the Tigers missing out on Alex Bregman in free agency, Ibanez is among several returning players who could see time at third base, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Had Bregman joined the Tigers, he likely would have played almost every day at the hot corner, which would have relegated Ibanez to more of a bench role. However, Detroit now seems primed to use several players at the position. Matt Vierling is likely the top option, but he can also play in the outfield. When Vierling is not at third, lefty-hitting Jace Jung is a natural platoon candidate. Ibanez should also work into the mix, though he has the versatility to play across the diamond and in the outfield.
Nov 22 2024Ibanez agreed to a one-year, $1.4 million contract with the Tigers on Friday to avoid arbitration, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez took a step back during his second year with the Tigers, slashing .241/.295/.357 over 244 plate appearances during the regular season. However, the Tigers have deemed his performance worthy of a $633,900 raise from his previous salary. He's expected to remain in a utility role next year.
Aug 25 2024Ibanez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and three total RBI in Sunday's 9-4 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez appeared as a pinch hitter in the fifth inning, then went deep in the seventh, giving him five home runs this season. The 31-year-old utility player has a respectable .261 average and .708 OPS, but with youngsters Spencer Torkelson, Colt Keith and Jace Jung now seeing regular playing time in Detroit's infield, Ibanez may see his role shrink in coming weeks. At the very least, Ibanez is an interesting bargain option in daily leagues whenever he's in the lineup.
Aug 22 2024Ibanez will start in left field and bat second in Thursday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With a southpaw (Justin Steele) on the hill for the Cubs, the Tigers are giving three of their lefty-hitting regulars (Riley Greene, Parker Meadows and Trey Sweeney) the afternoon off while opening up a prominent spot in the lineup for Ibanez. The 31-year-old utility man should remain a fixture in the lineup versus lefties for the rest of the season, as he's produced a. 958 OPS in those matchups so far in 2024.
Jul 20 2024Ibanez went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez got the Tigers on the board with an RBI double in the fifth inning and then added an RBI single and scored on a wild pitch in the seventh. While he isn't playing every day, the 31-year-old is hitting a ridiculous .388 with all four of his home runs and 20 of his 23 RBI against left-handed pitching this season.
Jun 25 2024Ibanez went 2-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez continued a strong June, as he's now batting .314 this month with six RBI and six runs scored across 15 games. The utility player is batting a solid .284 overall, and while he's not providing a ton of power, he has been a solid bat for the Tigers. Ibanez's biggest question moving forward is playing time, though Detroit figures to find creative ways to get him into the lineup even if he's not locked into a regular starting role.
May 31 2024Ibanez will start at second base and bat seventh against the Red Sox on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez was initially slated to sit Friday, but he was inserted into the lineup after Mark Canha was scratched due to left hip soreness. Ibanez will go up against Boston right-hander Tanner Houck.
May 7 2024Ibanez went 4-for-4 with two home runs, a double, four total RBI and two additional runs scored in Tuesday's 11-7 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez led off the game with a solo homer off Logan Allen before breaking a 2-2 tie with a three-run shot in the second inning. It's the second multi-homer game of Ibanez's career, though he hadn't logged an extra-base hit through his first 13 games this season. The 31-year-old utility man is now slashing .364/.361/.576 with seven RBI and seven runs scored in 36 plate appearances. Ibanez could take on a platoon role at second base, as Colt Keith's struggled to start the campaign.
Apr 30 2024The Tigers activated Ibanez (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez wound up missing a little more than three weeks of action with a strained left hamstring. The utility player should see some starts for the Tigers against left-handed pitching.
Apr 27 2024Ibanez (hamstring) will start at second base for Triple-A Toledo on Sunday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez has played two games in Triple-A as part of his rehab assignment, going 3-for-6 with two doubles and one RBI over that span. If all goes well in Sunday's stint, Ibanez could be available for the Tigers' next series against the Cardinals starting Monday.
Apr 23 2024Ibanez (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez went through a full workout Tuesday and didn't have any issues, clearing the way for him to play in rehab games. He's missed just over two weeks of action with a left hamstring strain and shouldn't need many rehab at-bats before being activated.
Apr 16 2024Ibanez (hamstring) took batting practice at Comerica Park on Monday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first time he's taken batting practice on the field since he suffered a left hamstring strain a little over a week ago. Ibanez will head to extended spring training this weekend to continue his rehab before rejoining the Tigers early next week. It's possible he could be activated at that time, although the team has not yet made that determination.
Apr 12 2024Ibanez (hamstring) has begun hitting and going through light agility drills, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez is on the injured list with a left hamstring strain which he suffered last weekend but is feeling well enough to start incorporating some baseball activities. There's no timetable for his return yet, but he would seem to have a good shot to be back before the end of April.
Apr 8 2024Ibanez was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Tigers on Monday with a left hamstring strain, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez evidently suffered the injury during Sunday's game against the Athletics and will now be sidelined for at least the next week and a half. Wenceel Perez is absorbing his roster spot.
Apr 6 2024Ibanez is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez is batting .308 with three RBI over 15 plate appearances to start the season, but he will take a seat against right-hander Paul Blackburn. Expect Ibanez to start primarily against left-handed pitching while moving around the diamond.
Mar 30 2024Ibanez is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez started at third base in the Tigers' season opener Thursday and batted in the leadoff spot against lefty Garrett Crochet. He finished the game going 1-for-2 with one RBI on a sacrifice fly. Zach McKinstry will draw the start at third base Saturday and bat ninth against White Sox right-hander Michael Soroka.
Mar 28 2024Ibanez will start at third base and bat leadoff in Thursday's season opener versus the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez not only gets the nod over Gio Urshela at third base but also finds himself at the top of the batting order against left-hander Garrett Crochet. Parker Meadows -- who could be the favorite to bat leadoff versus righties -- is hitting ninth Thursday.
Mar 18 2024Ibanez has played well this spring and likely has locked up an Opening Day roster spot, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez was a pleasant surprise for the Tigers last season and he's carried that over into camp, as he's now popped four home runs in 15 Grapefruit League contests to go along with a .963 OPS. The utility player doesn't have a regular home on the diamond, but if he keeps swinging a hot bat, he may force his way into the lineup more often.
Mar 3 2024Ibanez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez now has two home runs and an even 1.000 OPS across six games this spring. The 30-year-old is competing for a bench spot in camp, and his strong performance so far should help his cause. Ibanez posted a .264/.312/.433 line in 114 games for the Tigers last year and gave the team plenty of defensive versatility as well. A similar role could be in store for him this season.
Oct 1 2023Ibanez went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI in Saturday's 8-0 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez continued his good recent stretch, as he's batting .371 over his last 10 games with eight RBI. It's been a solid season overall for the utility player, who's batting .264 with a .747 OPS. Ibanez has also recorded a career-high 11 home runs and 40 RBI. The 30-year-old should have a similar role in 2024, which could make him an occasional fantasy contributor in deeper leagues, though he's far from an elite option.
Sep 29 2023Ibanez is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez had been in the Tigers' previous nine lineups, making seven starts at second base and another two in left field. He'll begin this one on the bench, though, as Zach McKinstry covers second base and Akil Baddoo patrols left field.
Sep 16 2023Ibanez went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Saturday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez extended his hitting streak to five games, a span in which he's gone 7-for-16 (.438). The 30-year-old's steal was his first of the season, as he remains not much of a speed threat. For the year, he's slashing .257/.297/.437 with 11 home runs, 32 RBI, 37 runs scored, 21 doubles and a triple through 100 contests while filling a versatile role defensively.
Sep 12 2023Ibanez went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a solo home run, two runs scored and two total RBI in Tuesday's 10-inning loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez was bumped up to the No. 2 spot in the order and responded with a good game, which included his 11th home run of the season. The utility player has now batted second 10 times this year, though he's primarily been lower in the order, most frequently appearing in the eighth spot. Ibanez may stay put for the time being after the strong effort, however.
Sep 7 2023Ibanez went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Thursday's 10-3 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez drove in a run on a sacrifice fly in the third inning, then plated two more with a home run in the eighth, his 10th long ball of the season. The utility player came into 2023 with just eight total home runs at the MLB level across two seasons, so the double-digit output has been a bit of a surprise.
Aug 28 2023Ibanez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez started at second base in four of the past five games, but he'll turn the keystone over to Zach McKinstry while the Tigers open up a four-game set with the Yankees. The 30-year-old began his recent run of starts with a two-homer, four-RBI effort in last Tuesday's win over the Cubs, but he went 2-for-12 over his subsequent three contests. Ibanez still looks like a part-time player in the Detroit infield rather than a mainstay in the lineup.
Aug 22 2023Ibanez went 2-for-3 with a walk, two home runs and four RBI in Monday's 8-6 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez had gone deep just once since the beginning of July, so the two-homer game came out of nowhere. The utility player now has nine home runs on the season, surpassing the seven he hit back in 2021. Ibanez also set a new career high by reaching 26 RBI on Monday, as he had 25 during that 2021 campaign.
Aug 9 2023Ibanez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez appears to have lost hold of a regular spot in the Detroit lineup, as he finds himself on the bench versus a right-handed starting pitcher (Bailey Ober) for the third straight game. Zach McKinstry will get the starting nod at second base Wednesday, and both he and Nick Maton appear to have the edge over Ibanez for playing time at the keystone at the moment.
Aug 7 2023Ibanez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nick Maton will get the starting nod at second base in the series opener versus Minnesota, but Ibanez manned the keystone for each of the previous three games and appears to be Detroit's preferred option at the position. Ibanez closed the weekend series with the Rays with a pair of two-hit games and is now batting .288 since the All-Star break.
Aug 5 2023Ibanez was a late addition to Saturday's lineup against the Rays, batting sixth and manning second base. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Javier Baez (undisclosed) was scratched, so Ibanez enters at second base and Zack Short slides to shortstop. This will be Ibanez's second start against a righty since July 24.
Aug 2 2023Ibanez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez's hold on a near-everyday role appears to be slipping, as he'll now hit the bench for the fifth time in eight games. Nick Maton will get the nod at the keystone Wednesday, and the Tigers may continue to take a committee approach to second base until one player separates himself from the other as the best option. Ibanez has produced an underwhelming .660 OPS since the beginning of July.
Jul 29 2023Ibanez isn't in the Tigers' lineup Saturday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez is 4-for-17 with a homer, two RBI and two runs scored across his last five games and will get a day off Saturday. Nick Maton will take over at second base and bat seventh while Ibanez rests.
Jul 27 2023Ibanez is absent from the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez had started seven of the last nine at second base, but he'll yield to Zack Short for this one. He figures to be in the lineup for the second contest.
Jul 23 2023Ibanez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez and Spencer Torkelson each went deep to power the Tigers to the victory. It was Ibanez's seventh home run of the season and first so far in July. The utility player has flashed on occasion this year, though he hasn't been an elite offensive option with a .685 OPS across 67 games. Ibanez should continue to move around the diamond for Detroit with only limited fantasy appeal at this point.
Jul 21 2023Ibanez is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez will take a seat after he started all four games of the team's series with Kansas City, going 4-for-12 with an RBI and a run scored over those contests. Nick Maton will draw the start at second base and bat seventh in the series opener with San Diego.
Jul 8 2023Ibanez will sit Saturday against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez spent nearly the whole first month of the season in the minors but has since gone on to earn an everyday role with the Tigers, starting 13 games in a row prior to Saturday's absence. That playing time helps his fantasy value in deeper leagues, but his .230/.265/.406 slash line doesn't give much confidence that he'll hold onto a similar role in the second half.
Jun 30 2023Ibanez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 8-5 loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez cut the deficit to three runs with his eighth-inning blast. The infielder has enjoyed a solid end to June, going 14-for-45 (.311) over his last 12 games. He's seeing consistent playing time lately, primarily at second base but also in right field and at third base. For the season, Ibanez is slashing .239/.275/.423 with six homers, 17 RBI, 22 runs scored and no stolen bases over 171 plate appearances.
Jun 26 2023Ibanez went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Monday's win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez's fifth home run of the season in the third inning ended up being all the Tigers would need in the 7-2 win. The utility man continues to see regular playing time as he moves across the diamond. He started in right field Monday and has also seen time in left as well as every infield position except for shortstop. Ibanez's versatility makes him useful in Detroit, though he still has limited fantasy appeal with a .238 batting average and .695 OPS.
Jun 19 2023Ibanez went 3-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez delivered his first hits of the weekend set against Minnesota, though he's been better throughout the month, as he's now batting .361 in June with a 1.119 OPS. The strong performance figures to earn the 30-year-old regular playing time moving forward, though he may continue to serve in more of a utility role rather than settling in at one position. That makes Ibanez valuable for the Tigers and gives him some limited appeal in deeper fantasy formats.
Jun 14 2023Ibanez went 4-for-9 with a solo home run and three runs scored across both games of Wednesday's doubleheader against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez started the first game of the day at second base before shifting to third, and he registered three singles and scored twice. He started in left in the second game and added his fourth home run of the year. Ibanez is still batting only .221 this season and should continue to serve in a utility role for the Tigers with limited fantasy appeal.
Jun 12 2023Ibanez went 3-for-4 with a solo homer, a double, two runs scored and a walk in Monday's win against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez finally put the Tigers on the board with his solo shot in the seventh inning. He produced three hits in a game for the first time since May 3 but still owns an unsightly .202/.239/.375 slash line. Ibanez has 11 extra-base hits (three home runs) and 12 runs scored through 109 plate appearances.
Jun 7 2023Ibanez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez is on the bench for the second game in a row, after he had previously manned the keystone for Detroit for three of the preceding four games. Zack Short will get a second straight turn at second base while the Tigers continue to take a committee approach to the position while Zach McKinstry sees more time in right field to aid an injury-plagued Detroit outfield.
May 31 2023Ibanez remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez has been a fairly consistent part of the Detroit lineup since late April, but he appears to have fallen out of favor after going 3-for-48 at the plate over his last 15 games. Even with the Tigers moving two everyday players in Riley Greene (fibula) and Matt Vierling (back) to the injured list within the past two days, Ibanez will still find himself on the bench for the fourth time in six games.
May 30 2023Ibanez went 1-for-2 with a solo home run after entering the game as pinch hitter in Tuesday's 10-6 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez was forced into action when Riley Greene (leg) left the contest in the third inning. The former took over at second base, with Zack Short sliding over to center field in place of Greene. Ibanez was in a 1-for-40 slump coming into Tuesday and was starting to see his playing time decrease, though he could regain an elevate role if Greene is out for a while.
May 28 2023Ibanez is not in the starting lineup against the White Sox on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez picked up his first hit since May 14 against Chicago on Saturday while driving in a run, but he'll still head to the bench for the series finale against the White Sox. Nick Maton will be the designated hitter for Sunday's contest while Zack Short handles second base with Zach McKinstry lined up at third.
May 23 2023Ibanez isn't starting Tuesday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 14 2023Ibanez is starting at third base and batting sixth in Sunday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 10 2023Ibanez went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and one run scored in Wednesday's 5-0 victory over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 8 2023Ibanez went 2-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and three runs scored in Monday's win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 7 2023Ibanez is starting at third base and batting fifth in Sunday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 4 2023Ibanez 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 30 2023Ibanez is starting at third base and batting ninth in Sunday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 29 2023Ibanez was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jan 6 2023Ibanez cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Toledo on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 10 2022Ibanez was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 7 2022The 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 5 2022Ibanez was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This move doesn't come as a major surprise, as Ibanez had starting losing out on playing time and had hit .161 with zero home runs in his last 20 games. Steele Walker's contract was purchased in a corresponding move.
May 31 2022Ibanez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The righty-hitting Ibanez has the platoon advantage in his favor with southpaw Ryan Yarbrough on the mound, but it won't be enough to keep him off the bench for the second game in a row. Instead, rookie Josh Smith will draw another start at the hot corner after going 3-for-4 with two runs in his MLB debut in Monday's 9-5 win. Ibanez looks like he'll have to settle for a utility gig with the Rangers presumably prepared to give Smith a trial as their everyday third baseman.
May 30 2022Ibanez isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez will get the night off after starting the last two contests for Texas, collecting five hits including a pair of doubles and an RBI over that brief stretch. Josh Smith gets the start at the hot corner and will bat eighth with Ibanez on the bench.
May 29 2022Ibanez started at designated hitter and went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 11-4 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fresh off a game-winning two-run single as a pinch hitter Friday, Ibanez kept the momentum going with his first three-hit game of the season. He'd been mired in a deep funk, going 2-for-43 in the 15 games prior to Friday's heroics.
May 28 2022Ibanez went 1-for-1 with a two-run single and scored a run in Friday's 8-5 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez, who had just two hits over his previous 43 at-bats (.047), stepped in as a pinch hitter for Eli White in the ninth inning of an even game and delivered a go-ahead two-run single. He later came around to score an insurance run. Ibanez is typically out of the starting lineup against lefties, as was the case Wednesday and Friday. With Oakland southpaw Zach Logue the projected starter Saturday, Ibanez figures to be on the bench for the third time in four games.
May 27 2022Ibanez is out of the lineup for Friday's game at Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez is 3-for-46 through 16 games in May and will take a seat for the second time in the past three days. Charlie Culberson will start at third base in his place.
May 25 2022Ibanez isn't starting Wednesday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez has gone just 1-for-17 with a walk and four strikeouts over his last six games, and he'll take a seat for the third time in the last five matchups. Charlie Culberson will start at the hot corner and bat eighth.
May 22 2022Ibanez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez is mired in a 2-for-37 slump and will take a seat for the second time in the past three games. Brad Miller will man third base in his place while Mitch Garver serves as the designated hitter.
May 20 2022Ibanez will be on the bench Friday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez hits the bench for just the second time i n the last 10 games. He's struggled significantly in the month of May, hitting just .081/.190/.081. Nathaniel Lowe and Brad Miller will handle the corner infield spots Friday.
May 16 2022Ibanez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez will take a seat after starting in each of the previous five games while going 1-for-15 at the plate. Brad Miller, who typically plays left field, will fill in at third base in Ibanez's stead.
May 10 2022Ibanez will sit Tuesday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez sits after starting four straight games and eight of the last nine. Brad Miller will get the start at third base.
May 3 2022Ibanez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez was 5-for-11 with two walks, two runs and two stolen bases while starting the past four games, but he'll take a seat Tuesday despite the fact left-hander Ranger Suarez is pitching for Philadelphia. Charlie Culberson will man the hot corner in his place and bat eighth.
May 1 2022Ibanez batted seventh and went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 7-3 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez started at designated hitter while Charlie Culberson served as the third baseman against a left-hander. Ibanez has hit safely in six consecutive games to go with his second stolen base in as many contests.
Apr 30 2022Ibanez went 2-for-3 in Friday's 6-3 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez extended his hitting streak to four games and has hit safely in six of the last seven (7-for-20, .350) with two extra-base hits and two RBI. He's spent all seven of those games batting seventh or later in the batting order, but Ibanez could move up where there are more RBI opportunities if he continues to hit.
Apr 24 2022Ibanez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez will give way to Charlie Culberson at third base for the series finale after starting in each of Texas' previous three games. With a .540 OPS through 45 plate appearances on the season, Ibanez likely hasn't done enough to this point to give himself significant job security.
Apr 23 2022Ibanez went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's 8-1 win over Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez was part of a five-run uprising in the second inning, swatting his first home run of the season. Through 12 games, the righty-hitting infielder is slashing .214/.233/.333, which leaves some doubt as to whether he'll remain the season-long starter at third base. Ibanez, who showed some pop in a limited role last season, still has much to prove.
Apr 20 2022Ibanez isn't starting Wednesday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez will get a day off after he went 0-for-6 with three strikeouts in his last two appearances. Brad Miller will shift to third base while Willie Calhoun starts in left field.
Apr 17 2022Ibanez went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez swiped his first bag of the season, but he doesn't have a history of being a threat on the base paths. He's hit safely in six of seven starts (7-for-29, .241) with one extra-base hit and three RBI but has yet to earn a walk.
Apr 14 2022Ibanez isn't starting Thursday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez recorded hits in each of his last four appearances and went 5-for-17 with a double, two RBI, a run and three strikeouts during that time. However, Brad Miller will shift to third base Thursday while Willie Calhoun starts in left field.
Apr 13 2022Ibanez went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez plated Mitch Garver, who had walked earlier, to give the Rangers the lead in the second inning, but the bats were silent for much of the game. What had been one of the most prolific offenses early in 2022 managed just four singles. For Ibanez, it was his fourth consecutive game with at least one base hit and his third RBI.
Apr 11 2022Ibanez started at first base and went 1-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 12-6 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez was part of a lineup dominated by right-handed batters, as Texas faced its first left-handed starter of the season. Normally the Rangers' starter at third base, Ibanez moved to first base in place of the lefty-hitting Nathaniel Lowe. He also moved from eighth in the order to the five-hole. Ibanez has two hits in 13 at-bats thus far.
Apr 4 2022Ibanez went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs in Monday's spring training game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 16 2022Texas 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 in 2021, but only 11 of those came at third base. He's improved his defense since joining the Rangers, and 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, as president of baseball operations Jon Daniels emphasized the organization will not rush prospects.
Mar 12 2022Ibanez 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 30 2021Ibanez 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 29 2021Ibanez went 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 26 2021Ibanez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 7-4 win over Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 25 2021Ibanez will sit Saturday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 22 2021Ibanez started at first base and went 3-for-4 with a double in Tuesday's 7-1 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 21 2021Ibanez started at designated hitter and went 2-for-4 in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 19 2021Ibanez started at designated hitter and went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Saturday's 2-1 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 at a position to be determined.
Sep 17 2021Ibanez (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 13 2021Ibanez (hamstring) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 30 2021Ibanez (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez left Saturday's game with what was originally called left hamstring tightness. The diagnosis has since been upgraded to a strain, so he'll miss at least nine more days, with the move being backdated to Sunday. Nick Solak started at second base in his absence and will likely continue to play there until Ibanez returns.
Aug 29 2021Ibanez (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rangers are still awaiting results from the tests Ibanez required on his left hamstring after exiting Saturday's 5-2 loss, so he'll remain day-to-day until the team provides an update on his condition. Based on comments from manager Chris Woodward, Ibanez seems likely to require a trip to the injured list, which would pave the way for Nick Solak to take over as Texas' everyday second baseman.
Aug 28 2021Ibanez was removed from Saturday's game against the Astros with left hamstring tightness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez went 0-for-2 with a walk before exiting the contest at the start of the seventh inning. The 28-year-old should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated.
Aug 27 2021Ibanez went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-4 loss to Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The infielder continues to rake, as his hitting streak is up to 11 games, including multiple hits in each of the last seven. In that span, Ibanez has gone 21-for-43 (.488) with two home runs, six RBI, six runs scored and six doubles. He toiled around the Mendoza Line for much of the first half of the season, but he's surged since the All-Star break and now owns a .263/.303/.419 slash line through 212 plate appearances overall.
Aug 24 2021Ibanez went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Monday's 8-4 extra-innings loss to Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez was nearly a hero. His ninth-inning hit bounced into the stands for a ground-rule double, plating two and leaving the go-ahead runner at third. It was the seventh straight game with hit for Ibanez, who is 12-for-25 with five extra-base hits and five RBI during that stretch. With Nick Solak back up in the majors and expected to be the primary second baseman, Rangers manager Chris Woodward will move Ibanez around. He's started at first base, second base, left field and designated hitter during his batting streak and has appeared in every game since July 18, a span of 32 games. He could also play third base, as Brock Holt and Charlie Culberson are currently on the COVID-19 injury list.
Aug 22 2021Ibanez went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, a walk and a run in a 10-1 victory versus Boston on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez was one of three Rangers with a trio of hits in the contest, and he knocked in a run in each of the fifth and eighth innings. The 28-year-old extended his hitting streak to six games with the strong effort. Over that span, he is batting .476 (10-for-21) with a home run, three doubles, three RBI and three runs.
Aug 18 2021Ibanez went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez homered off Tyler Anderson to lead off the third inning. That was the only run scored by the Rangers in the game. He has three long balls in August, but he is batting .188 in that stretch. The 28-year-old is slashing .211/.256/.348 with five home runs, 14 RBI and 16 runs scored in 172 plate appearances.
Aug 14 2021Ibanez will sit Saturday against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez hits the bench after starting 19 of the Rangers' last 20 games. He's going just 3-for-32 at the plate in his last nine games. Yonny Hernandez starts at second base in his absence.
Aug 6 2021Ibanez isn't starting Friday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez had drawn 13 consecutive starts, but he'll get a breather after he went 4-for-17 with two home runs, four RBI, four runs and three strikeouts across the last five games. Yonny Hernandez will take over at the keystone and bat ninth.
Aug 3 2021Ibanez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run Tuesday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez took Jose Suarez yard in the sixth inning for his fourth homer of the year. Three of his home runs have come in the last nine games, and he's seemingly taken over as the team's primary second baseman after the demotion of Nick Solak. Ibanez has struck out at only a 13.5 percent clip across 133 plate appearances this season, though he's still hitting just .230/.286/.385.
Jul 28 2021Ibanez started at second base and went 0-for-2 with two walks in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez has started at second base for all four games since Nick Solak was sent down to the minors. Texas manager Chris Woodward said over the weekend that he wasn't referring to Ibanez as the team's regular second baseman, but it looks like he's filling that role for the moment.
Jul 25 2021Texas manager Chris Woodward is holding off on calling Ibanez the team's regular second baseman, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After the Rangers demoted Nick Solak to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, Ibanez made his second consecutive start at second base Saturday, the first time he's made consecutive starts at the position during his brief MLB career. Woodward indicated Ibanez will get a lot of playing time, but he's not ready to anoint him as the primary second baseman, which is considered the utility player's best position.
Jul 24 2021Ibanez started at second base and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 7-3 loss to Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez, who has hits in four straight games, could be in a position for more starts at second base after the Rangers demoted Nick Solak to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday. The 28-year-old infielder has bounced around the base positions since joining the Rangers, but may now have a home at second base for the immediate future.
Jul 22 2021Ibanez went 3-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and two runs scored Thursday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez put together his first multi-hit performance since June 26, a span of 15 games and 13 starts. He hit just .174/.191/.239 in that period but showed signs of life at the dish Thursday. He delivered an RBI single in the fourth inning and also led off the eighth frame with a triple before coming around to score. Overall this season, Ibanez is hitting .222/.245/.322 across 94 plate appearances.
Jul 21 2021Ibanez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez will take a seat after he served as the Rangers' designated hitter in Tuesday's 4-1 loss, finishing the day with an RBI double across three at-bats. He appears to be stuck in part-time role, with most of his future starts likely to come against left-handed pitching.
Jun 27 2021Ibanez replaced Willie Calhoun (forearm) during Saturday's game and went 2-for-4 in an 8-0 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun started at designated hitter but left after suffering a forearm fracture when he was hit by a pitch. Ibanez, who was called up last week, appeared for the fifth time in six games since joining the Rangers. He's gone 6-for-19 while playing all three base positions and DH. With Calhoun expected to miss significant time, at-bats at DH should open up for the right-handed hitting Ibanez and eventually lefty David Dahl (ribs), who's working his way back on a rehab assignment.
Jun 23 2021Ibanez started at first base and went 1-for-4 in Tuesday's 13-8 loss to the Atheltics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez made his first start at first base, taking over for Nate Lowe against a left-hander. The Rangers are in full-on evaluation mode, so Ibanez could see regular at-bats in the short term, which could turn into the long term if he hits. Ibanez belted a three-run home run Monday, the first day of his callup. Prior to Tuesday, he had played third base second base.
Jun 22 2021Ibanez is in the starting lineup Tuesday against Oakland, batting fifth and playing first base. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez was recalled Monday and immediately made an impact, taking Frankie Montas deep for a three-run homer in the first inning. He'll remain in the starting nine Tuesday, this time taking over for Nate Lowe at first base with the Athletics sending southpaw Cole Irvin to the mound.
Jun 21 2021Ibanez went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Monday's 8-3 win over Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez was recalled for Monday's game and made his first MLB appearance since May 18. He wasted no time making an impact, launching a three-run blast off Frankie Montas in the first inning. The 28-year-old rookie is 4-for-25 with five RBI to start his big-league career.
May 20 2021Ibanez was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ibanez joined the major-league roster in early May and appeared in nine games while serving mostly as a depth option. The 28-year-old hit .143 with a double and two RBI in his first taste of major-league action but will now return to the minors going forward.
May 6 2021Ibanez started at designated hitter and went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old, Cuban-born Ibanez had his contract selected this week and made his MLB debut Tuesday, when he delivered a pinch-hit single. The Rangers have always liked his ability to hit, according to Sam Blum of the Dallas Morning News, but his defense has been a hindrance to regular playing time at the major-league level. Manager Chris Woodward believes he's put in the work to improve as a fielder. With Brock Holt (hamstring) sidelined, Ibanez will get an opportunity to play third base.
May 4 2021Ibanez had his contract selected by the Rangers on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old was sent to minor-league camp at the end of spring training and will join the big-league roster after spending the first month of the season at the alternate site. Ibanez is looking to make his MLB debut and posted an .872 OPS in 121 games at Triple-A during 2019. Brock Holt (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.