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Mets part ways with former Tigers infielder who did almost nothing for them
TL;DR
The New York Mets have designated a former Detroit Tigers infielder for assignment after he played only three games for the team. This decision follows the Mets' recent signing of the player for depth.
Key points
- Mets designated former Tigers infielder for assignment
- Player lasted only three games with the Mets
- Mets signed him for depth before the designation
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It was an interesting decision by the New York Mets when they made it.
The Mets signed an infielder for depth last week, but he lasted just three games with the NL East club.
Now, they have designated the former Detroit Tigers utility man for assignment.
Andy Ibanez went hitless with two RBIs in eight trips to the plate with the Mets. New York was hoping he could mash left-handed pitching while Francisco Lindor and Ronny Mauricio are sidelined with injuries.
"It’s an obviously poor start to the season, though Ibáñez has a longer track record in the big leagues, specifically against left-handed pitching," Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors wrote Tuesday. "He’s a career .250/.301/.383 hitter in 1246 plate appearances as a big leaguer, but has a solid .272/.316/.437 slash (108 wRC+) in 572 career plate appearances versus southpaws."
Q&A
Why did the Mets designate the former Tigers infielder for assignment?
The Mets designated him for assignment after he played just three games and contributed minimally to the team.
How many games did the former Tigers infielder play with the Mets?
He played only three games with the New York Mets before being designated for assignment.
Which team did the infielder play for before joining the Mets?
Before joining the Mets, the infielder played for the Detroit Tigers.