Andy Ibáñez Stats
- Height / Weight
- 5' 10" / 205 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 4/3/1993 (31)
- Experience
- 3
- College
- None
Andy Ibáñez Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Andy Ibáñez News
The Detroit Tigers reinstated infielder/outfielder Andy Ibanez (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned infielder Buddy Kennedy to Triple-A Toledo after Sunday's game in a corresponding move. Ibanez didn't play at all in the 2-1 loss on Tuesday to the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of a doubleheader, but he's starting at second base and batting second in Game 2 against Cardinals left-hander Steven Matz. The 31-year-old is back from a stint on the IL due to a strained left hamstring and should see starts against left-handed pitchers moving forward. The Cuban infielder returns to a .267/.235/.267 slash line with no home runs and three RBI in just 15 at-bats in 2024. Ibanez is only an option in AL-only leagues for middle-infield depth.
Detroit Tigers second baseman Andy Ibanez (hamstring) had a full workout at second base on Tuesday, according to Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. Ibanez has been on the injured list due to a left-hamstring strain, and the reports indicate the second baseman looked to be moving well. Ibanez played in five games for the Tigers this season before the injury and was slashing .267/.235/.267.
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said the team is planning for "optionality" at third base in 2024 between Matt Vierling, Andy Ibanez and Zach McKinstry. Prospect Colt Keith, who signed a long-term contract extension last weekend, will play second base and is expected to be an everyday contributor. The 27-year-old Vierling should be the primary third baseman coming out of spring training. The Tigers moved Vierling from the outfield to the hot corner in August of 2023. He's unlikely to be an above-average contributor on offense without hitting for more power. Ibanez, 30, responded to a bad start last year by hitting .294 with 10 homers in his final 87 games. Ibanez, who hits right-handed, and McKinstry set up as natural platoon partners at third base, but McKinstry struggled at the plate in 2023. Prospect Jace Jung could become the team's regular third baseman by the end of the 2024 season.
Batting Order
1 | Riley Greene |
2 | Mark Canha |
3 | Wenceel Pérez |
4 | Kerry Carpenter |
5 | Matt Vierling |
6 | Spencer Torkelson |
7 | Colt Keith |
8 | Javier Báez |
9 | Carson Kelly |
Andy Ibáñez Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Riley Greene |
2 | Mark Canha |
3 | Wenceel Pérez |
4 | Kerry Carpenter |
5 | Matt Vierling |
6 | Spencer Torkelson |
7 | Colt Keith |
8 | Javier Báez |
9 | Carson Kelly |