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Mets claim former Tigers .688 OPS infielder from Athletics
TL;DR
The New York Mets have claimed infielder Andy Ibanez from the Athletics. Ibanez, who has a .688 OPS, was recently designated for assignment by the Athletics after struggling at the plate.
Key points
- Mets claim Andy Ibanez from Athletics
- Ibanez has a .688 OPS
- He was designated for assignment by the Athletics
- Struggled with only two hits in 18 at-bats
- Walked once and struck out twice
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The New York Mets made a notable waiver claim on Thursday afternoon.
According to Francys Romero of BeisbolFR, the Mets have acquired infielder Andy Ibanez from the Athletics.
Ibanez, 33, was designated for assignment by the Athletics a few days ago after collecting just two hits in 18 trips to the plate. He only struck out twice, but walked just once in those opportunities.
Ibanez is a native of Cuba and enjoyed a breakout season with the Detroit Tigers in 2023, hitting .264/.312/.433 with 11 home runs and 41 runs batted in. He made his Major League debut in 2021 with the Texas Rangers.
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Q&A
Why did the Mets claim Andy Ibanez from the Athletics?
The Mets claimed Andy Ibanez to bolster their infield depth after he was designated for assignment by the Athletics.
What is Andy Ibanez's OPS and how did he perform with the Athletics?
Andy Ibanez has a .688 OPS and struggled with the Athletics, recording only two hits in 18 at-bats.
What does it mean for a player to be designated for assignment?
Being designated for assignment means the player is removed from the team's roster, allowing other teams to claim him or for the team to release him.