Athletics Claim Infielder Andy Ibáñez Off Waivers From Dodgers

Ibáñez was with the Dodgers for just 24 days before being designated for assignment.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 5:15pm

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The Oakland Athletics have claimed veteran infielder Andy Ibáñez off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ibáñez was with the Dodgers for just three and a half weeks after signing a one-year, $1.2 million contract in January, but was designated for assignment on Tuesday when the Dodgers claimed outfielder Michael Siani.

Why it matters

The move to the Athletics provides Ibáñez with a potential path to more playing time, as the Dodgers' roster had become crowded with the addition of outfielder Kyle Tucker. Ibáñez has experience at second and third base and could help bolster the Athletics' infield depth.

The details

Ibáñez, who turns 33 in April, has played parts of five seasons in the majors with the Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers, batting .254/.305/.389 with a 92 wRC+. He has performed better against left-handed pitching, posting a .280/.327/.452 line with a 115 wRC+. The Athletics have an infield that already includes first baseman Nick Kurtz, shortstop Jacob Wilson, and prospect Zack Gelof, so Ibáñez will look to carve out a role in Sacramento.

  • Ibáñez was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Tuesday, February 4, 2026.
  • The Athletics claimed Ibáñez off waivers on Friday, February 7, 2026.

The players

Andy Ibáñez

A veteran infielder who has played parts of five seasons in the majors with the Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers, batting .254/.305/.389 with a 92 wRC+.

Michael Siani

An outfielder claimed by the Dodgers on waivers, leading to Ibáñez being designated for assignment.

Kyle Tucker

An outfielder acquired by the Dodgers, which contributed to fewer opportunities for Ibáñez on the roster.

Tommy Edman

A utility player for the Dodgers who may spend more time on the infield with the addition of Tucker.

Nick Kurtz

A first baseman for the Athletics, part of their infield depth.

Jacob Wilson

A shortstop for the Athletics, part of their infield depth.

Zack Gelof

A prospect for the Athletics coming off surgery, part of their infield depth.

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The takeaway

The Athletics' acquisition of Ibáñez provides the veteran infielder with an opportunity to earn more playing time, as the Dodgers' roster had become crowded. Ibáñez will look to carve out a role in Sacramento and contribute to the Athletics' infield depth.