Los Angeles Dodgers Designate Veteran Infielder Andy Ibanez Weeks After Signing Him, Claim Yankees Outfielder Michael Siani.
The Dodgers have designated veteran infielder Andy Ibanez for assignment just weeks after signing him to a one-year deal worth $1.2 million. The move clears the 40-man roster spot that would have been occupied by Siani had he not been claimed off waivers from the Los Angeles Cardinals last week.
Ibanez, 32, has spent five years in the majors with stints with the Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers, while Siani, 26, has appeared in just 160 games across four seasons with the Reds and Cardinals. Despite struggling to provide significant offense at the plate, the Yankees claimed Siani on waivers last month but lost him just over two weeks later.
In a career-high 124 games for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2024, Siani hit .228 with a .570 OPS, though his numbers tailed off significantly last season. The Dodgers appear to be prioritizing outfield depth following this move.
The decision marks an interesting turn of events for Ibanez, who was initially signed by the Dodgers as a backup infielder and depth piece, rather than as a starter. It remains unclear what the future holds for him with the team, although it is possible he could remain on the roster if Siani goes unclaimed.
The Dodgers have designated veteran infielder Andy Ibanez for assignment just weeks after signing him to a one-year deal worth $1.2 million. The move clears the 40-man roster spot that would have been occupied by Siani had he not been claimed off waivers from the Los Angeles Cardinals last week.
Ibanez, 32, has spent five years in the majors with stints with the Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers, while Siani, 26, has appeared in just 160 games across four seasons with the Reds and Cardinals. Despite struggling to provide significant offense at the plate, the Yankees claimed Siani on waivers last month but lost him just over two weeks later.
In a career-high 124 games for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2024, Siani hit .228 with a .570 OPS, though his numbers tailed off significantly last season. The Dodgers appear to be prioritizing outfield depth following this move.
The decision marks an interesting turn of events for Ibanez, who was initially signed by the Dodgers as a backup infielder and depth piece, rather than as a starter. It remains unclear what the future holds for him with the team, although it is possible he could remain on the roster if Siani goes unclaimed.
. I mean, he's been in the league for 5 years and has some decent stats under his belt. Yeah, he's not a superstar, but sometimes you gotta rely on guys like that who know the game well. And I get why they signed Siani, but I think they were hoping he'd do better than .228. Plus, it was a one-year deal with $1.2 million - that's a decent chunk of change for a guy like Ibanez. It doesn't seem like the Dodgers are gonna drop him just yet, maybe they'll keep him as depth in case Siani gets claimed back 
32 years old and 5 yrs in the majors, he's got some mileage on him. last year he only played 22 games, what's his deal? 
stats show he was decent 2 yrs ago but now his numbers are like 0.180 batting avg 
meanwhile siani had a breakout season last yr with a .570 ops... 
dodgers really prioritizing outfield depth now? 
guess we'll see how it all plays out 
they sign someone thinking they've got a spot and then BAM! next thing you know they're being sent packing... like what even is the point of having a 40 man roster anyway? 
it's all just so frustrating...
what are their plans with ize? is he gonna be the guy or just the guy who's not getting playing time? btw, i thought siani was doing pretty ok last season in stl 
maybe dodgers have something planned that we dont know about 
You gotta give the guy a shot, ya know? He was already a veteran infielder with some experience under his belt.
It's just confusing, ya know? 
, I mean... this move just feels like a weird detour for the Dodgers! They go and sign Andy Ibanez to a decent deal, thinking they're getting some veteran stability, and then suddenly drop him from the 40-man roster just weeks later? It's like they're playing a game of "will he or won't he" 
I'm not sure what the Dodgers are trying to accomplish here, but it's clear they're prioritizing outfield depth - maybe they think they can find some magic in Siani? 
The Cardinals' loss of him on waivers was pretty interesting too... wonder if there were other teams sniffing around for that guy 
like how did that happen? He was signed just a few weeks ago 
. The Dodgers are gonna have to try harder if they wanna keep him 
I mean, it's still possible he'll get another shot but man this is some crazy baseball drama 
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meanwhile siani gets claimed off waivers like hes a free agent... it just feels so unfair... 
. Perhaps this move will serve as an opportunity for him to reassert himself in a starting role, or maybe it'll lead to a shake-up in the team's infield dynamics 
. And what's up with the Yankees claiming him on waivers in the first place? They didn't even hold onto him long enough to see if Siani works out 
. I guess only time will tell what the Dodgers have planned for Ibanez, but this whole thing has me feeling kinda confused 
. Ibanez has experience in the majors, having spent five years with the Rangers and Tigers 
, but his numbers aren't exactly eye-popping 
. Perhaps the Dodgers see Ibanez as more of a placeholder or depth piece? Only time will tell if this move pays off 
but i guess the dodgers decided they wanted more depth in the outfield 
I mean, you sign someone thinking they're your backup, and then suddenly, you stick 'em out to pasture 
Just a few weeks ago, they were counting on this guy to be their depth piece... what changed? 
It's all about outfield depth now? 
what happened to his contract, did it get renegotiated or something? 
is this just gonna affect his performance or what? will he get another shot with the team or is that just goodbye 
. I think the Dodgers just wanna keep their outfield depth solid for now, and if they can snag another guy who might actually do some damage, why not? 
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