If you’re the Dodgers, you don’t have to worry about a paltry $1.2 million.
The reigning back-to-back World Series champions designated infielder Andy Ibanez for assignment on Tuesday, just weeks after appointing him to a one-year, $1.2 million deal.
By opening up the 40-man spot, the Dodgers were able to claim outfielder Michael Siani off waivers from the Yankees after the Bronx Bombers previously claimed him off waivers from Los Angeles.
It’s certainly possible that Ibanez could remain with the Dodgers if he goes unclaimed, but it’s an interesting turn of events for the veteran.
Ibanez, 32, spent five years in the Majors, starting his career with the Rangers before joining the Tigers for the past three seasons.
The Tigers non-tendered him in November, and the Dodgers added him in early January while paying him a hefty sum to add to their infield depth.
Ibanez played five defensive positions last year, manning all four infield spots plus left field.
He hit .239 with a .653 OPS in 91 games while adding four home runs and 21 RBIs.
However, it appears the Dodgers value their outfield depth more at this point, as they give Siani the coveted 40-man spot over Ibanez.
Siani, 26, played in 160 games over four seasons for the Reds and Cardinals, including just 19 games this past year for the Cardinals.
He struggled to provide offensive value in the major leagues, hitting .235 with a .551 OPS last season.
In a career-high 124 games in the 2024 season with St. Louis, he hit .228 with a .570 OPS with just two home runs and 20 RBIs.
He committed twenty thefts that year.
The Yankees claimed Siani off waivers on Jan. 23 and lost him less than two weeks later, and they also defeated outfielder Marco Luciano on Tuesday against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
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